At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
- Design and implementation of the afterschool programs and for meeting and exceeding of the approved branch revenue.
- Provide oversight and management of branch grant program to ensure and implement all grant standards, policies, and budget are met.
- Develop and implement a plan to promote and recruit new participants and community partnerships.
- Implement and ensure all required Y and licensing childcare standards and policies are met at each location.
- Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
- Effectively manage budgets; hold staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the After School Departments for multiple branch employees and volunteers.
- Foster a climate of innovation and model a high level of member/customer service.
- Monitor progress towards branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
- Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to the Executive Director on related issues.
- Collaborate with the Association key departments to lead, coordinate, and support implementation of key initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development.
- Serve as a staff leader to the annual fundraising campaign.
- Actively participate and lead designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
- Maintain accurate records, pertaining to licensing requirements, staff and child health and safety.
- High School or GED and 4+ years of experience in education OR a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of working in education
- 1+ years of supervisory responsibilities
- Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages
- Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and execution on grant obligations.
- Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
- Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training
- Must pass Bright From the Start (BFTS) background check
- Bachelor’s degree required in early education, social work, or related field
- 5+ years program and/or people management experience working in education
- Experience recruiting, cultivating, and supervising volunteers
- 4+ years of program or non-profit experience
- YMCA Team Leader certification
- Prior people AND program management experience
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
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