Program Director - Sports, Camp and Family Programming - Plant City Family YMCA

YMCA
Salary
$52,000.00
$55,000.00
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Job Description

In today’s workforce, we know purpose-driven professionals seek roles where they can make a lasting difference—and the Program Director position at the Plant City YMCA offers exactly that. Overseeing youth sports, summer camps, homeschool P.E., and more, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the lives of young people while strengthening families and building a healthier, more connected community. Every day brings the chance to create experiences that instill confidence, teach life skills, and foster a sense of belonging in children and teens.
 
Beyond its mission-driven impact, this position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where creativity, innovation, and leadership are encouraged. With the flexibility to develop engaging programs and the support of a respected organization like the YMCA, candidates can expect real career growth while enjoying the satisfaction of meaningful work. For professionals who want to lead with purpose and be part of something bigger than themselves, this is more than a job—it’s a calling. 

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Director will provide direct leadership and oversight to programs including Camp, Family Programming, Adult & Youth Sports, and general Y programs within the center while consistently anticipating and exceeding member expectations.  The director will be responsible for creating and implementing an integrated program strategy to support membership while delivering services as outlined by the association to include organization-wide standards and consistencies throughout all programs.  The Program Director will provide supervision to multiple department staff teams driving superior program quality, ensuring all programs support membership, increasing program enrollments, and enhancing the member/participant experience. This position ensures that their teams operate efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for member/participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience Required:

  • BA/BS in youth related field (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education), business/ operational management or related filed or youth related programs with at least two years of supervisory experience and payroll management experience required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in sports, camp or similar youth related programs with supervisory and payroll management experience required. Prior experience with youth development preferred.
  • Experience serving on leadership team of a Y (or similar) membership organization serving over 3,000 membership households preferred.
  • Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.
  • Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants.
  • Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program prospects and others to achieve goals.
  • Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
  • Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures.
  • Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
Essential Functions

Camp / Kids Day Out >  

  • Provides direct leadership and oversight to all summer and holiday camp program operations.
  • Manages all aspects of camp planning, camp associate recruitment and training ensuring the delivery of a fun and safe camp experience that supports membership.
  • Ensures that the camp team operates efficiently and employs a continuous improvement model to meet and/or exceed goals for participant satisfaction, financial management and overall growth in all camping programs.
  • Maintains quality and ensures that the needs of the members and the community are met within departments and program areas through an integrated program strategy that supports membership.
  • Responsible for program retention and growth.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves member issues and concerns.

Family Programming / Stay & Play Childcare >  

  • Provides direct leadership of Family Programming initiatives and program spaces to create fun, adventure filled, memorable experiences that matter to members and their children.
  • Designs, operates, & supervises the Stay & Play center and Youth Zone, all center family activities and classes, Parents' Night Out and other childcare events, birthday parties, and any other activities/events that benefit family membership in the Y.
  • Responsible for the center's family programming calendar and for making connection points with families to increase participation and drive a superior member experience.

Adult & Youth Sports >  

  • Provides direct leadership and supervision to youth and adult sports seasons, camps and clinics with a focus on an integrated program strategy that supports membership.
  • Provides quality service and communication to members and program participants and ensures an excellent Y program experience for all participants.
  • Strategically leads associate and volunteer recruitment, training and development and overall program growth and quality.

Youth Non-Sports  >  

  • Implements  and  oversees  all recreational activities such as dance, cheer and performing arts.
  • Leads Youth Non-Sports associates in driving safety initiatives, increasing program quality and enrollment and enhancing the overall membership/participant experience.
  • Oversees program-related facility cleanliness, staff/participant safety and equipment functionality.  
  • Creates and implements weekly developmentally appropriate program lesson plans/guides and will develop coaches/instructors to deliver this curriculum.

Program Operations >

  • Responds to member and participant concerns in a timely manner, ensuring a positive program experience for members and participants. Anticipate and exceed expectations consistently throughout programs.
  • Develops and implements association survey and measurement strategies and action plans through NPS surveys.
  • Leads strategy implementation to achieve strategic plan targets for programming.
  • Generates and/or analyzes program enrollment, and revenue to monitor and report on achievement of goals.
  • Develops and controls department budgets so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.