Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Redlands Family YMCA programs and member services. The Youth and Family Programs Director will work on three fronts: 1) education on development of a healthy lifestyle as it relates to family activities, 2) the engagement of families in fitness activities, and 3) the promotion of values-based and evidence-based activities among the children in the community. This individual would be responsible for the initiation and implementation of new programs, the training and supervision of necessary staff, and the evaluation and modification of these initiatives. Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Youth Sports (leagues & classes), Day Camp, afterschool and Saturday enrichment programs, and Parent-Child programming. This person will further ensure that all YMCA standards are being met and/or exceeded as they relate to program and membership development. Significant emphasis should be given to planning programs that meet community needs and corporate objectives.
- Establish operating standards and program objectives within the approved goals of the Association. Candidate must be able to develop and implement program guidelines and direct an on-going evaluation process.
- Guide, direct, and oversee the creation of new programs and guarantee the quality of existing programs to ensure participant satisfaction and to attract new members and program participants.
- Recommend the hiring and termination of all appropriate program staff. Provide on-going supervision, staff development and training for all appropriate staff.
- Develop and maintain a maintenance program and procedures for facilities and equipment as they relate to the Redlands Family YMCA and other program facilities.
- Direct marketing and promotion of programs and membership to ensure achievement of established objectives within the philosophy and goals of the Association.
- Perform within approved budgets, meet or exceed income production objectives, control expenses, achieving or exceeding bottom line results in all areas of financial accountability.
- Serve as an ambassador to the community from the YMCA by interpreting and modeling the Mission, goals, and objectives of this Association.
- Provide leadership and staff services to lay and volunteer groups to enable achievement of Association goals and objectives as assigned.
- Personally participate and solicit others for necessary YMCA financial development programs such as the Annual Staff and Community Campaigns along with Special Events.
- Maintain proper records for all program responsibilities.
- Develop programs with appeal to a varied demographic, including but not limited to: gender, ages, socio-economic status, ethnicity, and race.
- Work collaboratively with others in developing a high degree of YMCA visibility.
- Develop program budgets for the Redlands Family YMCA, meet or exceed proposed revenues and control expenses.
- Design membership and program feedback forms to constantly evaluate the YMCA’s programs being offered and needed.
- Develop and train all staff on emergency procedures.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Good customer service skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Clean CDL and Clean DMV.
- YMCA Senior Program Director status preferred.
- Ability to plan and implement a budget.