Program Director
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations to the departments of Family/Youth Programming and Sports. The Program Director also assumes a leadership role in the annual support campaign. Day to day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, marketing, and volunteer management. The Program Director is also responsible for hiring, training and supervising and leading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement in accordance with the Association standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Division of Duties
- 70% supervision and management of Youth Development, Sports, and Family Department
- 20% association, family center meetings, and/or leader on duty assignment
- 10% leadership to Annual Giving and other special projects
Priorities:
- Plans develops, and implements Youth Development programs, Sports Programs, Family Programs at the South Boston YMCA
- Provides strong leadership and support for attaining the association’s goals and objective
- Provides strong fiscal management in all areas of responsibility
The Program Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:
1. Budget and Financial Performance
- Develops and manages the budgets related to the position
- Assists with Child Care Open Doors applications and renewals and adheres to YMCA standards and policies
- Monitors the budget and exercises necessary controls to assure operations are carried out in a balanced fiscal position. Includes a collection of program fees
- Makes necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of all program-related supplies in accordance with Association standards
2. Program Development and Membership Engagement
- Creates opportunities for members to form small communities and build meaningful relationships
- Provides strong leadership and support for attaining goals and objectives of the Association Strategic Plan
- Communicates effectively with all childcare staff, parents, school officials, and community
- Assists in maintaining high-quality standards adhering to or surpassing state licensing where applicable, and care and maintenance of program facility and equipment
- Knows what activities are appropriate to each age group and plans curriculum accordingly
- Develops, produces, and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with a family center marketing plan
3. Team Performance Towards Organizational Goals
- Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises the Summer Camp, Interactive Zone, Stay & Play, and Sports staff
- Effectively coordinates staffing for Summer Camp, Stay and Play, Interactive Zone, and Sports. maintaining a staff/child ratio of no less than 1:15; including managing substitute staff. Effectively prepares staff schedules, manages and submits employee payroll for assigned areas
- Plans develops, directs, and monitors an effective system of communication with program and management staff regarding progress, plans, and problems
- Recruits and trains program volunteers
- Represents the Family Center on the following Cabinets: Stay & Play, Summer Camp, School-age Child Care
4. Fundraising
- Participates in successful annual support campaign
- Active leadership required in staff giving and membership involvement
5. Professional Development
- Maintains CPR/AED/O2/First Aid, and MAT certification
- Attends training as required, including YMCA New Staff Orientation, bloodborne pathogens, and child abuse prevention training
- Attends mandatory staff meetings
- Follows the Code of Conduct established by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
- Enthusiastic, positive, and motivating to children and peers
- Communicates the YMCA mission and objectives to the community
- Incorporates the five character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith and promotes the YMCA Mission
- All other duties as assigned
6. Facility Management
- Effectively coordinates facility usage for assigned programs and activities
- Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Engaging Community
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Programs Director will meet the qualifications set forth by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Social Services. Minimum qualifications include:
- A Bachelor's Degree in a child related field or Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences is preferred, or college courses in related field or equivalent experience
- At least 21 years or older
- 1 to 2 years supervisory experience
- Must be able to attain CDL (commercial driver’s license) Class B with Passenger Endorsement within 6 months of hire, Air Brakes Preferred
- Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software programs
- Current CPR/First Aid/O2/MAT certified preferred or must receive within 60 days of hire
- YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
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While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions
- Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
- Will be exposed to cleaning supplies
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
- During peak program seasons, may be expected to work night and weekend hours to meet program needs
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet the minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug tests, driver’s license records, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license checks, CPS, criminal background checks, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.
TO APPLY:
Submit online application and upload cover letter, resume, and references, on the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ Job Opportunities page at www.ymcashr.org.
Internal Candidates – Currently active employees of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads should apply through Careers in the Employee Dayforce Account.
The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.
Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.
Other details
- Job Family Child and Family Services
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Full-time Exempt
- Min Hiring Rate $40,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $42,000.00
- South Boston YMCA, 650 Hamilton Blvd, South Boston, Virginia, United States of America