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Greater Wichita YMCA
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Director
REPORTS TO: Branch Director
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DATE APPROVED: June 2025
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the guidance of the Branch Director, this
position oversees the
development of the staff, programs, finances and daily operations of the
branch. The Senior Program
Director acts as a liaison to the community at large advocating for YMCA
programs and events as directed,
and provides support to the Branch Director for all branch needs. An
average of 50 hours per week is
expected for this position.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements:
1\. Bachelors Degree in related field
2\. 5 years experience in Youth Program development and management
3\. 5 years experience and proven success hiring, managing, training &
developing staff
4\. 5 years experience of proven development and management of budget
Physical/Mental Requirements
1\. Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities;
climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel,
twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk,
lift and/or move up to 50
pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk,
hear and have visual acuity
to perform detailed tasks
2\. Must have ability to lead and delegate to others and communicate
effectively; both orally and in
writing
3\. Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management
skills; ability to make
independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
4\. Must be detail oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy and
alertness
5\. Must demonstrate initiative in absence of supervision
6\. Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in
a friendly and consistent
manner
7\. Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently
and lead by assigned goals,
duties and deadlines
8\. Must possess ability to exercise high levels of discretion and
confidentiality
9\. Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Job Requirements
1\. Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
2\. Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
3\. Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop in
accordance with Conditions of
Employment
4\. Possess a clear and complete understanding of exercise science
principles, and the ability to apply
those principles in a practical wellness atmosphere
5\. Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the Farha Sports
Complex
6\. Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by
the association
7\. Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including
evenings and weekends
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Job Responsibilities
Staff Development:
1\. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling
and managing a high performing
staff focused on providing exceptional service, sport expertise and work
well as a team.
2\. Developing strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for
the achievement of program
goals and retention.
3\. Reviewing and evaluating staff performance.
4\. Maintaining staff retention through positive reinforcement and
support.
5\. Monthly documented staff meetings/development and trainings.
6\. Ensuring staff certification records are current and fulfill all
in-service standards.
Program Operations
1\. Ensuring all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of
operation.
2\. Develop, implement and manage high quality and safe programs with
continual participation
growth.
3\. Recruit for full participation in all programs, tournaments, camps
and clinics.
4\. Integrate customer-service and engagement strategies into programs
and services to ensure
retention and positive feedback/ratings.
5\. Learn and use Personify and Team Sideline to full capacity for
accurate records for registration,
schedules, communication, recruitment and retention.
6\. Monitoring and evaluating delivery and effectiveness of programs and
staff for the highest possible
level of quality.
7\. Visibility in the Court Center during programming, tournaments and
rentals.
8\. Respond to all member and community inquiries and concerns within 24
hours.
9\. Communicating program information and performance, changes and needs
in a timely manner to
Branch Director.
10\. Child Abuse Prevention - Responsible for adhering to boundary
policies, attending required training,
reporting concerns, following mandated reporting policy, fulfilling
job-specific responsibilities such
as maintaining and
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Greater Wichita YMCA
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Director
REPORTS TO: Branch Director
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DATE APPROVED: June 2025
GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the guidance of the Branch Director, this
position oversees the
development of the staff, programs, finances and daily operations of the
branch. The Senior Program
Director acts as a liaison to the community at large advocating for YMCA
programs and events as directed,
and provides support to the Branch Director for all branch needs. An
average of 50 hours per week is
expected for this position.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements:
1\. Bachelors Degree in related field
2\. 5 years experience in Youth Program development and management
3\. 5 years experience and proven success hiring, managing, training &
developing staff
4\. 5 years experience of proven development and management of budget
Physical/Mental Requirements
1\. Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities;
climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel,
twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk,
lift and/or move up to 50
pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk,
hear and have visual acuity
to perform detailed tasks
2\. Must have ability to lead and delegate to others and communicate
effectively; both orally and in
writing
3\. Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management
skills; ability to make
independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
4\. Must be detail oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy and
alertness
5\. Must demonstrate initiative in absence of supervision
6\. Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in
a friendly and consistent
manner
7\. Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently
and lead by assigned goals,
duties and deadlines
8\. Must possess ability to exercise high levels of discretion and
confidentiality
9\. Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Job Requirements
1\. Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
2\. Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
3\. Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop in
accordance with Conditions of
Employment
4\. Possess a clear and complete understanding of exercise science
principles, and the ability to apply
those principles in a practical wellness atmosphere
5\. Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the Farha Sports
Complex
6\. Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by
the association
7\. Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including
evenings and weekends
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Job Responsibilities
Staff Development:
1\. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling
and managing a high performing
staff focused on providing exceptional service, sport expertise and work
well as a team.
2\. Developing strategies to provide support and motivation to staff for
the achievement of program
goals and retention.
3\. Reviewing and evaluating staff performance.
4\. Maintaining staff retention through positive reinforcement and
support.
5\. Monthly documented staff meetings/development and trainings.
6\. Ensuring staff certification records are current and fulfill all
in-service standards.
Program Operations
1\. Ensuring all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of
operation.
2\. Develop, implement and manage high quality and safe programs with
continual participation
growth.
3\. Recruit for full participation in all programs, tournaments, camps
and clinics.
4\. Integrate customer-service and engagement strategies into programs
and services to ensure
retention and positive feedback/ratings.
5\. Learn and use Personify and Team Sideline to full capacity for
accurate records for registration,
schedules, communication, recruitment and retention.
6\. Monitoring and evaluating delivery and effectiveness of programs and
staff for the highest possible
level of quality.
7\. Visibility in the Court Center during programming, tournaments and
rentals.
8\. Respond to all member and community inquiries and concerns within 24
hours.
9\. Communicating program information and performance, changes and needs
in a timely manner to
Branch Director.
10\. Child Abuse Prevention - Responsible for adhering to boundary
policies, attending required training,
reporting concerns, following mandated reporting policy, fulfilling
job-specific responsibilities such
as maintaining and