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Director of Leadership Development and Training

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West Chester, PA, USA
Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven, cause-driven leader, with a passion for developing and guiding others, to grow and flourish in their YMCA career.

The Director of Leadership Development and Training is responsible for establishing and managing association-wide training and development infrastructures that support relevant strategic goals and further succession planning.  This position also works closely with other members of the association office human resources team, association and branch leadership, the Human Resources Coordinators and payroll to resolve issues, make process improvements, and improve employee retention and engagement.  They will also act in a guidance counselor capacity to team members to help them create career development and training plans for a YMCA career as a cause-driven leader.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Design, implement and evaluate onboarding, leadership, business development, and diversity and inclusion core curriculum programs.  Mediums include instructor-led, group facilitation, team-building exercises, and web-based interactive programs to improve employee retention of staff to career employees.  Utilize existing training programs and materials, where available.
  • Implement, deliver and maintain the Y-USA Cause Driven Leadership Competency model and associated leadership certification programs and other Y-USA talent management resources and initiatives. 
  • Collaborate with Y-USA, association and branch leadership to identify learning needs and development. Assist with needs assessment.
  • Align with senior leadership to ensure business and impact competencies assimilate with the goal of building a leadership bench for succession planning.
  • Liaison with Y-USA to schedule and host an annual Regional Training Event (RTE).  Coordinate, communicate and distribute all web-based training opportunities to staff.
  • Manage training calendar for the Association and ensure all foundational trainings are posted and held at each branch on a monthly basis.
  • Train and coach managers, supervisors and others involved in employee development efforts to support cause-driven leadership principles.
  • Meets with employees at all levels to counsel and advise on individualized development needs and training plans.
  • Conducts follow-up studies of completed trainings to evaluate and measure results.
  • Plans, organizes, facilitates and orders supplies (including IT resouces) for employee development and training events.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field, such as human resources, business operations or education (or equivalent experience) required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to five years of human resources or education-related experience (or equivalent) required.
  • Prior experience managing, developing and implementing training programs for multiple levels of an organization, preferred.
  • Human Resources certificate, teaching certificate or training certification preferred.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or other standard business software.
  • Experience with applicant tracking and HRIS software preferred including a Learning Management Systems (LMS).
  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, effectively problem solve, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proven ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships.
  • Display a positive, professional attitude and possess strong interpersonal skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Apr 16 2018
Active Until: 
May 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit