What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Family Engagement position at YMCA of the USA?
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Association Director of Family Engagement supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Directly reporting to the Vice President of Youth & Family Services, the director is an association-wide strategic leader responsible for strengthening family programming and childcare quality across the YMCA of Greenville. This individual is a key leader and driver of YMCA of Greenville association-wide Youth & Family Services programs and initiatives.
The Director of Family Engagement is intentionally balanced between family programming and childcare leadership: approximately 50 percent of the work advances family engagement, new program development, community partnerships, and Adventure Guides; approximately 50 percent advances consistent, safe, high-quality childcare operations through training, observation, audits, policy development, and branch support. This role leads the Youth and Family Services Advancing our Cause (AOC) group, works in close partnership with branch and association leaders, and helps ensure programs reflect the YMCA mission, meet applicable standards, and provide a consistent experience for children, families, members, and community partners.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits:
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Association Director of Family Engagement supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Directly reporting to the Vice President of Youth & Family Services, the director is an association-wide strategic leader responsible for strengthening family programming and childcare quality across the YMCA of Greenville. This individual is a key leader and driver of YMCA of Greenville association-wide Youth & Family Services programs and initiatives.
The Director of Family Engagement is intentionally balanced between family programming and childcare leadership: approximately 50 percent of the work advances family engagement, new program development, community partnerships, and Adventure Guides; approximately 50 percent advances consistent, safe, high-quality childcare operations through training, observation, audits, policy development, and branch support. This role leads the Youth and Family Services Advancing our Cause (AOC) group, works in close partnership with branch and association leaders, and helps ensure programs reflect the YMCA mission, meet applicable standards, and provide a consistent experience for children, families, members, and community partners.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits:
- Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
- 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Separate Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Medical Benefits
- Company Paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 11 Company Paid Holidays
- Household Membership to the YMCA of Greenville
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, Sports, Aquatics, and Personal Training
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
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- Compensation will be determined commensurate qualifications and experience.*
- Bachelor's degree in education, human services, early childhood education, recreation, business, or a related field
- At least of five (5) of progressive leadership experience in childcare, youth development, family programming, camp, or a related field.Equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and progressively responsible experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least three (3) or more years of supervisory or multi-site leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to build community relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking, project management, coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel regularly among YMCA locations and community partner sites; schedule flexibility, including some evenings and weekends during events and Adventure Guides season. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn YMCA systems for program, participant, and reporting needs. Must complete mandatory training of New Staff Orientation, BBP/Child Abuse Prevention and CPR/1st Aid/AED training within 30 days of employment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of childcare licensing requirements, child protection practices, YMCA standards, and applicable camp or afterschool standards.
- Experience developing programs, leading training, conducting quality reviews, and using data to guide operational or strategic decisions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly communicates in person, by phone, and electronically; uses standard office and program equipment.
- Frequently moves throughout YMCA branches, childcare settings, camp environments, and community sites to observe programs, facilitate training, and meet with partners.
- Occasionally lifts or moves program materials weighing up to 25 pounds and may work outdoors or in variable program environments.