Program Director - Team Up Programs
DescriptionWe could use someone like you!Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community? If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we'd like to work with us.
Join us! POSITION
Summary:
Develops, organizes, implements and leads a high quality Youth Development Programs with an emphasis in Day Camp and After School programs, supervises staff, monitors YMCA and State policy and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents and supervisor, and adheres to written budgets to foster individual growth and development of the children and staff at the YMCA.
Essential Functions:
Manages, directs and coordinates Youth Development programs for assigned location(s).
Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age and Summer enrichment Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed to ensure adequate and quality supervisor of children and effective implementation of quality activities.
Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Manages and controls budgets related to the position.
Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality (H.
E.
P.
A).
Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including grant compliancy and fidelity.
Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
Maintains and ensures compliance with written activity schedule, menu, fire drills, incident/accident reports and other forms of parent and staff communication.
Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs such as Kids Hope Alliance and Early Learning Coalition.
Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
Maintains proper records and written reports including department files on each child and staff.
Leads special parent events and Program Committees for Youth Development in assigned areas Leads the marketing and distribution of program information in assigned areas Compiles, monitors and evaluates program data.
Experience and knowledge working with grant-funded programming preferred.
NOTE:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.
It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES(Team Leader):
Inclusion:
Ensures all staff model and apply cultural competency and global awareness in youth development work.
Relationships:
Provide structured opportunities for staff and parents/caregivers to work together towards common goals for children and youth.
Develops partnerships between staff and parents and community organization in order to maximize program impact.
Communication:
Offers ongoing communication with parents and caregivers as partners around program goals.
Ensure staff understand and apply appropriate listening and speaking techniques when working with children and youth.
Developing Others:
Provides ongoing training and resources around child and youth development techniques and strategies for staff.
Quality Results:
Actively implements regular evaluations of program goals, environment and outcomes.
Project Management:
Reviews program plans and records to ensure that they are consistent with evidence based practice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Three or more year's related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care and/or afterschool programs.
Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications prior to the first day of the program.
40 Hours of Child Care Certification required, Director's Credential preferred.
Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work in a diverse environment.
Flexibility, resourcefulness, high energy and adapt to changing needs.
Organization and Time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.
Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues, supervisors and the community.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires the following:
Seeing, hearing, writing, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting (50 lbs.
), pushing (50 lbs.
) and pulling (50 lbs.
) Recommended Skills Administration Automated External Defibrillator Cpr Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Drilling Operations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Join us! POSITION
Summary:
Develops, organizes, implements and leads a high quality Youth Development Programs with an emphasis in Day Camp and After School programs, supervises staff, monitors YMCA and State policy and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents and supervisor, and adheres to written budgets to foster individual growth and development of the children and staff at the YMCA.
Essential Functions:
Manages, directs and coordinates Youth Development programs for assigned location(s).
Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age and Summer enrichment Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed to ensure adequate and quality supervisor of children and effective implementation of quality activities.
Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Manages and controls budgets related to the position.
Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality (H.
E.
P.
A).
Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including grant compliancy and fidelity.
Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
Maintains and ensures compliance with written activity schedule, menu, fire drills, incident/accident reports and other forms of parent and staff communication.
Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs such as Kids Hope Alliance and Early Learning Coalition.
Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
Maintains proper records and written reports including department files on each child and staff.
Leads special parent events and Program Committees for Youth Development in assigned areas Leads the marketing and distribution of program information in assigned areas Compiles, monitors and evaluates program data.
Experience and knowledge working with grant-funded programming preferred.
NOTE:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.
It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES(Team Leader):
Inclusion:
Ensures all staff model and apply cultural competency and global awareness in youth development work.
Relationships:
Provide structured opportunities for staff and parents/caregivers to work together towards common goals for children and youth.
Develops partnerships between staff and parents and community organization in order to maximize program impact.
Communication:
Offers ongoing communication with parents and caregivers as partners around program goals.
Ensure staff understand and apply appropriate listening and speaking techniques when working with children and youth.
Developing Others:
Provides ongoing training and resources around child and youth development techniques and strategies for staff.
Quality Results:
Actively implements regular evaluations of program goals, environment and outcomes.
Project Management:
Reviews program plans and records to ensure that they are consistent with evidence based practice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Three or more year's related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care and/or afterschool programs.
Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications prior to the first day of the program.
40 Hours of Child Care Certification required, Director's Credential preferred.
Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications.
Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work in a diverse environment.
Flexibility, resourcefulness, high energy and adapt to changing needs.
Organization and Time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.
Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues, supervisors and the community.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis position requires the following:
Seeing, hearing, writing, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting (50 lbs.
), pushing (50 lbs.
) and pulling (50 lbs.
) Recommended Skills Administration Automated External Defibrillator Cpr Child Care Coaching And Mentoring Drilling Operations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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