Program Director-Youth and Teens

YMCA
Salary
$66,560.00
$80,000.00
How to Apply
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Resumes Accepted Until
We're looking for a Y leader to oversee our youth and teen programs, which include: Day Camps, Y&G, Model United Nations and Resident Camp.
Job Description

The Program Director is responsible for leading a team of staff and volunteers in carrying out the association’s strategic direction, goals, objectives, tactics and strategies as defined by the Association and the strategic plan through a variety of tactics within the service area.  The Director is responsible for the development and implementation of tactics, staff and volunteer development, and work effectively with members and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services or related area or an equivalent combination of experience and education; related graduate degree preferred.

·         Five (5) or more years broad management experience, preferably in the YMCA and/or not-for-profit sector, including short and long term planning, volunteer development, philanthropic development, and multi-site operations.

·         Three (3) years or more experience with program development, implementation, and management required.  

·         YMCA Multi Team Leader certificate required within three years from date of hire.

·         Insight and skill to effectively lead a voluntary, not-for-profit organization within a complex internal and external environment.

·         Demonstrated experience in community relations, financial development, financial management, and volunteer development.

·         Ability to attract, retain, lead and motivate quality staff and volunteer leadership.

·         Knowledge and understanding of community resources and the ability to engage and partner these resources with the YMCA to meet strategic objectives.

·         Must have commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics.

·         Must be an articulate spokesperson on behalf of the YMCA.

·         Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

·         An understanding of the national and international relationships of the YMCA is preferred.

·         CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Essential Functions

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT:

·         Actively participates in the Association’s Financial Development team to implement the Association’s fundraising strategies including the management of an Association event,   development of sponsorship opportunities, developing and managing a portfolio of 5-10 major donors and provide support and team leadership to the Association’s annual support campaign in support of the Association’s cause driven initiatives. 

INNOVATION:

·         Works with the Branch Director, staff and volunteers to develop mission oriented tactics that meet the needs our members, our community, and our operating objectives. Continuously gather and evaluate community trends.

·         Develops strong relationships and partnerships with specialized organizations and civic organizations to ensure we are meeting member and community needs.

·         Gather and evaluate market trends and develop effective marketing and communications strategies to promote the Y, initiatives, programs, and benefits.   

·         Participates in board committees as requested 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:

·         Leads and directs program staff and volunteers in the development, implementation, and delivery of tactics in assigned programs.  Evaluate programs for operational effectiveness including budgetary goals and impact. 

·         Recruit, lead, develop and evaluate staff and volunteers. 

·         Works with the Branch Director to develop operating budget and forecast revenues that ensure growth and sustainability.

·         Manages operating budget, controls expense and make adjustments as necessary to ensure budgetary goals are achieved.  Meets financial reporting deadlines and requirements as needed. 

GENERAL:

Continually updates signage and program promotional materials to ensure strong communication throughout the YMCA. 
·         Adheres to and enforces association/program standards including safety and cleanliness standards 

·         Follows CDC, state and county guidelines, procedures and recommendations around health screening, cleaning, sanitation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. face masks

·         Actively walk-through facility/program engaging with members/participants, keeping vigilant for potential health and safety risks, clean/disinfect and put away equipment/supplies 

·         Model social distancing and safe practices to our co-workers, members, program participants, volunteers and community members

·         Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives and the mission of the YMCA.

·         Act as representative of the YMCA of the Foothills at all times.

Other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Advancing our Mission & Cause:

·         Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community 

·         Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit

·         Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work 

·         Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

Building Relationships: 

·         Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community 

·         Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause 

·         Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

Leading Operations: 

·         Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment 

·         Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model 

·         Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role 

·         Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community 

·         Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

Developing & Inspiring People: 

·         Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential 

·         Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Required Certifications
  • CPR and First Aid certifications required within 90 days of employment
  • Valid Drivers Liscense
  • Fingerprint/Live Scan clearance.