Program Director II - Character Builders

YMCA
Salary
$71,621.81
$77,351.00
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Job Description

This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and administering a designated program at an assigned branch. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, and developing assigned team. Oversee the engagement and recruitment of program volunteers for the program. The YMCA of San Diego County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer for Minority/Female/Disability Vets. We are committed to a diverse workforce. 

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience required 
  • Minimum 5+ years’ work experience in managing or implementing programs/departments 
  • YMCA experience preferred
  • 2+ years' of supervisory experience required for a team of two or larger
  • 2+ years’ experience with program development and program operations
  • Experience in implementing administrative and safety standards

Licensing Requirements: 

  • Must be 21 years of age or older and a high school graduate
  • Completion, with passing grades (C grade or higher), of 15 units: 3 units in CD/ECE, 9 units in GE Core Courses and 3 units in Administration of Child Care Programs
    • GE Core Courses include: Recreation, Art/Theater, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Human Services/Social Welfare (Nursing, Psychology, Sociology or Home Economics), Elementary/Middle School teaching credential courses, and ECE/CD or School Age units. General Education units may include 100 level courses: English, Math, Science, History, and Communication
  • Minimum of 1+ year's working in a child and youth development, education, or comparable setting:
    • 1 year with a BA/BS Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
    • 2 years with an AA Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
    • 4 years, otherwise
  • Criminal record clearance in accordance with YMCA and Community Care Licensing guidelines
  • Successfully pass a physical exam and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of hire. (TB test results need to be current within 1 year.)
  • Must provide proof of measles (MMR), pertussis (TDap), and influenza immunizations within 7 days of hire. (TDap needs to be current within 10 years, MMR does not need to be renewed.)
  • Proof of completion of Community Care Licensing: Childcare Center Operations and Record-Keeping Orientation within 30 days of hire
  • Proof of completion of an 8-hour EMSA approved Health and Safety training within 30 days of hire
  • Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire, must be from one of the following:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • EMSA approved company
Essential Functions
  • Directs and supervises assigned program and program activities to meet Y objectives
  • Provide leadership for the development and operation of assigned program area
  • Develops, and prepares department budget for assigned programs. Controls and accounts for the expenditure of funds in accordance with the approved budget
  • Makes recommendations to branch leadership regarding program development and budget for assigned program
  • Expands programming within the community in accordance with operating plans
  • Increase program revenue, and participants and expand program development
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of assigned program information
  • Effectively lead department/program team and program volunteers
  • Provide timely and consistent communication to staff, volunteers, and members
  • Responsible for department/program hiring, selection, evaluation, training, and coaching assigned team and program volunteers
  • Implement standards for providing the highest level of safety for all program participants
  • Provide excellent customer service to members and staff team
  • Actively involved in all branch fundraising events and activities
  • Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values