Youth Program Director

Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA program(s) including before and after school, summer camp, school days out and other youth development programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Under the direction of the Executive Director, prepares, develops, and administers budgets for the department utilizing SGA software and meeting the budgeted net by year end.
• Directs and supervises program activities at assigned locations to meet YMCA objectives of the following programs:
• Day Camp, Before & After School
• Kid Zone
• Staff Engagement
• Social Media Management
• Recruits, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• 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, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and assist with processing program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• 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 oversees program activities and events.
• Recruits and coordinates and ensures screening for volunteers from the local community.
• Coordinates and monitors teen summer camps.
• Organizes, and conducts Leaders Club/Leadership High School activities and events.
• Secures facilities for program activities and events.
• Facilitates and coordinates participation in community events, expos, on and offsite open houses, etc. to increase awareness and foster relationships in YMCA programs.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• Ensures compliance for all licensed programs.

*On-site attendance is required of this position
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds or more.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• Florida Childcare Director's credential preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify and evaluate program trends.
• Ability to adapt to program schedule as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association's policies on background screening
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Must be a self-starter, with high energy and a positive attitude

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Annual completion of YMCA's Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA of the USA Child Abuse and Neglect class
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.