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GREAT opportunity to be part of a GREAT team at a GREAT YMCA!
Job Description
The Berwick Area YMCA is hiring a full-time Program Director to lead and oversee our After School and Day Camp programs. The Program Director will lead a team of part-time staff and manage the daily operating of our Before & After School program site located at our YMCA, as well as lead and supervise the operation of our summer day camp program. Both of these programs will utilize a newly developed, state-of-the-art STEM activity lab that will provide outstanding opportunities for youth in the program to develop 21st century skills, while setting our program apart from other similar programs.
As a Program Director here, you will receive outstanding support from your teammates and be part of our overall management team. The Berwick Area YMCA is a thriving YMCA, enjoys tremendous stature and respect within the community and is known for our innovative approaches. This is a unique opportunity to lead an established and well-respected program, provide safe and fun activities for kids and contribute to our cause of strengthening the community, while having many opportunities for your own personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent, or combination of education and experiences.
- One to two years related experience in the development of outcome-based programs.
- Typical requirements within an agreed upon period from date of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention Training; CPR; First Aid; AED; New Staff Orientation and Customer Service training.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to pass background checks in accordance with all Berwick Area YMCA policies for child abuse prevention.
Essential Functions
1. Manages, directs and coordinates school age child care, day camp and other youth enrichment programs. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Recommends, develops and implements new and selected programs.
2. Identifies new program opportunities and establishes additional programs within the Berwick Area YMCA service area.
3. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Develops a cohesive staff team.
4. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position.
5. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
6. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports outstanding youth development and enrichment.
8. Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
9. Identifies potential collaborative partners and funders and builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y. Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) and assists in development of grant proposals to help fund the Y’s enrichment programs.
10. Provides staff leadership for YMCA special events and committees as assigned.
11. Maintains proper records/department files.
12. Organizes special events for parents.
13. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.