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SalaryThe YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a full-time Program Director for our Kids Club youth programs at John E Huron Garden Apartments and Erie Heights Apartments locations. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love youth sports and watching children and teenagers learn? If so, please read on!
This position pays a rate of $19.00 - $23.00/ hour based on experience. Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your programming and sports development knowledge, apply today!
ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE
We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.
We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR
As a Program Director at the HACE Kids Club location, you are responsible for the organization, delivery and quality of specific YMCA program operations to the membership and community, ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all participants involved. You execute strategies to ensure that club members connect with one another and connect with the YMCA. You are careful to act as a role model for the club members at all times!
You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new club members and facilitate the onboarding of each student and his/her parents into the Y Program. With enthusiasm, you help implement programs and services that meet community needs by supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. You assist in the marketing and distribution of program information. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all events and program activities.
For a look at what the YMCA Kids Club has been doing, check out their Facebook page: YMCA of Greater Erie Kids' Club
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- At least 21 years of age
- Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation management or social services and related field or equivalent experience.
- One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Are you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with students? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy relating to youth and hosting educational, recreational and cultural events? If so, you might just be perfect for this Program Director position!
FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE
This typical schedule for this full-time position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 1-9pm and one Saturday a month.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this full-time position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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