The Youth Development Program Manager will present him/herself at all times as a professional, upholding the mission, goals and objectives of the organization. He/she will remain current on best practices related to their assigned subject area(s), as well as maintain the needs of each student as a number one priority. This position will specifically oversee the Before and After School child care programs for the Lincoln Park, Wyandotte, and Melvindale school districts. Ideal candidate would also be responsible for the management of break camp and summer day camp programs as well.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Implement, evaluate and grow youth development programs including but not limited to summer and break Day Camp and Before & After School child care.
- Provide direct leadership for Day Camp and Before and After School and other associated youth programs.
- Responsible for hiring and supervising staff including scheduling hours, monitor and process staff payroll, overseeing planning, providing in-service training and maintaining and monitoring standards of program quality.
- Ensure staff members maintain required certifications.
- Ensure completion and compliance with Michigan State’s Child Care program/center licensing requirements.
- Youth Development Manager must be able to meet criteria to be listed on state license for after school care.
- Responsible for weekly site visits to locations under supervision to ensure quality and compliance with licensing and YMCA standards.
- Develop, monitor and control program budgets in areas of supervision with assistance from branch operations director and regional staff.
- Work with branch leadership team to ensure coordinated programs and schedules that meet the needs of YMCA membership and community.
- Responsible for quality control and training with the CACFP food program.
- Ensure that the environment, equipment and supplies are adequate and safe for conducting programs.
- Serve as a liaison to local schools and community groups to facilitate program development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with school personnel, other agency staff and community leaders.
- Build and maintain relationships with parents and children in programs
- Represent branch at program management team meetings (PMT).
- Participate in branch Annual Campaign and other special events.
- Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information.
- Performs other duties as assigned by administration.
ADMINISTRATION:
- Maintain accurate records on each child including attendance and fees
- Work with Program AR Administrator to ensure timely collection of fees
- Purchase program supplies and food as required for quality programming.
- Maintain health and safety standards and records.
- Work with association regional staff and marketing department to develop and distribute promotional materials for program areas.
- Meet all association standards and guidelines
- Reports directly to the Branch Operations Director
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Physical Education, Recreation Management, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services or Youth Development is required.
Skills/Experience:
- Two years of experience working in a recreational, education or childcare setting.
- Experience in administration, including personnel management, budget development and control, supervision, curriculum and program planning is required.
- Prior supervisory or management experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- Will remain current on all education requirements, as may apply to maintaining certification in good standing, as required by the Michigan School Code, and as may be applicable, federal law.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 19 2019
Active Until:
Mar 19 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit