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:
- Develop, implement, and manage operating plans to promote program growth, program impact and safety for the YMCA.
- Provide day-to-day supervision of staff/volunteers related to the overall department.
- Design practices, processes, and procedures for strong Youth Development programs.
- Build relationships and a small community atmosphere among our Y program members.
- Recruit and hire diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
- Organize people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals and reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Measure progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
- Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
- Develop and control department budgets related to the position so that resources are developed to top priorities and strategic objectives.
- Provide daily oversight as to expenditures and revenue collection.
- Use data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the branch.
- Manage registrations, rosters, record keeping, etc.
- Market and distribute program information, organize, and schedule program registrations, as well as review and process program scholarship applications.
- Establish new activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and fellow YMCA branches.
- Foster a climate of innovation.
- 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.
- Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
- Lead assigned aspects of the fund-raising campaign.
- High School diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in child development, recreation, elementary education, or related field OR a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in child development, recreation, elementary education, or related field.
- 1+ years of direct people management experience
- 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 be 21 years or old
- Bachelor’s degree required in child development, recreation, elementary education or related field
- 5+ years program and/or people management experience working in an education or childcare environment
- 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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