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Youth Program Director

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Venice, FL, USA
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA program(s).  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives (see detailed list below).
  • Recruits, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff, establish efficiencies and achieve goals.
  • Ensures team members lead by example and serve as positive role models to program participants.
  • Organizes and oversees program activities and events.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, develops and distributes parent newsletter, may organize and schedule program registrations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Assists with Program Committee meetings
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Organizes, and conducts Leaders Club activities and events.
  • Secures facilities for program activities and events.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Facilitates and coordinates participation in community events, expos, on and offsite open houses, etc. in order to increase awareness and foster relationships in YMCA programs.
  • Maintains a high level of facility cleanliness and order.
  • Ensures assigned team members possess required trainings and certifications for position.
  • Ensures assigned locations are safe and communicates identified risks to supervisor.

Before and After School

  • Organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled children.
  • Monitors the classroom area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.
  • Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.
  • Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
  • Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
  • Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Childcare Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
  • Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.
  • Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.
  • All other duties as required and necessary.
  • On-site attendance is required of this position

Summer and Full Day Camp

  • Creates and schedules all camp sessions and activities.
  • Monitors daily camp operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Secures facilities and admission for camp field trips and events.
  • Secures and monitors transportation for field trips.
  • Purchases and maintains supplies for camp activities.
  • Purchases and distributes camp t-shirts.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
  • Able to set measurable goals and evaluate achievement of goals
  • Able to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
  • Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
  • Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
  • Able to analyze data
  • Able to develop and understand program budget

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 13 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit