Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in the North Georgia community? Join the YMCA as a Program Director and oversee the day-to-day management of program operations with a heavy emphasis on Youth programming (primarily Afterschool, Summer Day Camp, and Link@theY). The Program Director provides leadership to staff and volunteers while supporting and implementing the goals, objectives, and mission of the YMCA.
Responsibilities:
- Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives in the area of youth and teen programming.
- 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.
- Ensures compliance with all grant and YMCA policies and practices across programs.
- Submits accurate and timely documentation as required.
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information; organizes and schedules program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and school locations for Afterschool programming.
- Communicates with parents of program participants.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Participates in Program Management Team meetings and required trainings.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- One-two years related experience, including work with children/teens of diverse backgrounds strongly preferred
- Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Must display high degree of professionalism and customer service
Extra Perk: FREE YMCA Membership!
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Other