This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Director at Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

· Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, social work, community services or related field.

· YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.

· One to two years related experience preferred.

· BLS/BFA/02 certification within first 30 days of employment.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

· Training as required by the position.

1. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

2. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.

3. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

4. Manages the programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.

5. Assume other duties, responsibilities and projects identified as needed by the employee and approved and/or assigned by supervisor.

· Volunteerism

· Communication & Influence

· Program/Project Management

· Developing Self & Others

· Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, social work, community services or related field.

· YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.

· One to two years related experience preferred.

· BLS/BFA/02 certification within first 30 days of employment.

· Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

· Training as required by the position.