Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

YMCA of Southwest Florida is a growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Director for the DeSoto County region of our association will develop, organize, implement and oversee multiple site locations delivering high quality programming with a focus on nurturing a child’s development and providing a safe and healthy place for child to learn and grow. Participants will develop healthy, trusting relationships and build self-reliance through the Y values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA community needs including but not limited to: Before & After School, School Days Out, Summer Camps, and Enrichment Programs
• Recruits, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• 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, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and assist with processing program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• 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.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Assists with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Organizes and oversees program activities and events.
• Recruits and coordinates and ensures screening for volunteers from the local community.
• Coordinates and monitors teen summer camps.
• Organizes, and conducts Leaders Club/Leadership High School activities and events.
• Secures facilities for program activities and events.
• Facilitates and coordinates participation in community events, expos, on and offsite open houses, etc. in order to increase awareness and foster relationships in YMCA programs.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.

*On-site attendance is required of this position

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Florida Childcare Director Credential required* (or required to be obtained within 120 days of employment due to Program Licensing)
• FCCPC or CDA (Staff Credential) required or to be obtained within 120 days of employment due to Program Licensing)
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of one to two years related experience preferred including team management
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Annual completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA of the USA Child Abuse and Neglect class
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols

*Trainings provided by employer