POSITION SUMMARY:
The position requires strong leadership, community and relationship building skills to meet the needs of a growing community and YMCA association. Responsible for the day-to-day delivery and quality of YMCA youth programming. Under the general direction of the Chief Program and Mission Advancement Officer, the Operations Director will be responsible for the design and delivery of YMCA youth programs including, but not limited to: after-school childcare, summer day camps, mentoring and leadership, youth sports and camps, and special events.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage and coordinate all YMCA youth development programs for assigned sites as directed.
- Management of programs, including design and delivery, scheduling, supervision, and development and monitoring of program budget to meet fiscal objectives
- Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
- Hires, trains, and supervises part time program staff and volunteers.
- Organization and delivery of program schedules, registrations, and statistics.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Secures and schedules other sites and facilities as needed.
- Leads and delivers new program activities and expands mission impact within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans.
- Assists in branch fund raising activities and special events.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and concerns on a daily basis.
- Assist in marketing and distribution of program information, organize and schedule program registrations; assist in the review and processing of program scholarship applications.
- Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- Clean driving record.
- Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
the community.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Clean driving record
- Completion within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens
- Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments
What We Do
The YMCA of Tuscaloosa is a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing services to anyone in need regardless of ability to pay.
