Program Director 1 - School Age Programs

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Program Director 1 will be responsible for direct leadership & oversight of site based staff and School Age programs that ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Program Director 1 will be responsible for direct leadership to staff in our School Age programs that ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

The Program Director 1 will maintain positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and School Age participants. Additionally, this role will support a cross-area leadership role such as training, interviewing and/or personnel recruitment.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a dynamic and committed team working to support Mid-South families by building quality childcare. This position ensures the successful operation of an assigned portfolio of multiple before and after school (school year) and camp (summer & breaks) sites. Leadership responsibilities include program quality, program promotion, personnel supervision & recruitment and community relations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead assigned site(s) and take responsibility for the successful operation of school age before/after and camping programs, including observing, coaching, and supervising program site directors and group leaders.
• Coach and supervise Site Directors and Group Leaders in areas including, but not limited to:

• planning and implementation of the program
• providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum
• maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces.
• operating their programs in conformity to state/county licensing and agency regulations.
• maintaining program enrollment at appropriate levels.
• conducting program tours and periodic open house/registration events.
• maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Planning(in partnership with direct supervisor) and conducting parent involvement events (i.e. Parent Group, picnics, holidays, and parent/child activities).

• Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, school administration, community partners and parent groups.
• Supervises site directors and group leaders (all site level staff).
• In partnership with Supervisor & Human Resources, address all performance/behavior issues.
• Review timecards for accuracy; assist with timecards corrections
• Scheduling of site staff
• Facilitates community engagement and partnerships.
• Conducts site audits/visits daily to ensure quality across functions such as partnerships, program implementation, and compliance with DHS.
• Help to drive enrollment.
• Supports assignments and special projects assigned by supervisors.
• Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from supervisor(s) and peer Childcare Directors as needed.
• Evaluate sites in areas including, but not limited to, proper implementation of curriculum and lesson planning, program quality control, and recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Assure compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Model superior communication and leadership to their team.
• Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign at assigned school sites. Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to with the Program Director - Quality Operations, Sr. Program Director - Quality Operations, or Executive Director/ Vice President to meet the changing needs of the program.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service within our program sites
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Three or more years of YMCA program and/or childcare experience preferred. Comparable experience in other organizations may be considered.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) certificate for completing thirty hours of orientation training, or the equivalent as recognized by the Department and four years of experience in child development or related experience; OR
• Two years of college (30 hours of which shall be in business or management, child or youth development, early childhood education or related field) and two years of experience in a group setting; OR
• Four-year degree and one year of full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting

WORK SCHEDULE:

The full-time work schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday though evenings, and weekend work may be required. Hours will vary based on the before and after school and camp schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Some Exposure to the outdoor elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.