PROGRAM DIRECTOR POSITION SUMMARY:
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. This position oversees the development and operations of the overall child care program and each child care site, ensuring the program meets its intended goals, including creating and maintaining an atmosphere that is character-centered and kid focused.
OUR CULTURE:
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. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become part of the Y family. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs and supervises program activities at assigned Y-care sites to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Oversee and manage Y-care sites within a given region of Mason and/or Thurston Counties.
- Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Administratively, maintain staff schedules and labor hours, evaluate staff performance, and support the implementation of professional development training. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals to meet a base level of a quality Y-care site.
- Monitor enrollment and attendance for assigned sites to determine site capacities to support new enrollment at sites
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, school administration at assigned sites, and community organizations.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all members and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Engaging Community
- Program Management
- Project/Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
PROGRAM DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 47 college credit hours completed to meet Washington Administrative Code requirements
- One to two years related experience preferred in youth development, afterschool programming, childcare, and/or out of school time education
- Minimum age of 21.
- Acceptable driving record, meeting standards to be added to the Y's authorized drivers list.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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 employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent with minimum 47 college credit hours (WA Administrative Code)
- One to two years related experience in youth development, afterschool programming, childcare, or out-of-school time education
- Minimum age of 21
- Acceptable driving record meeting Y's authorized drivers standards
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Ability to perform physical demands: sufficient strength, agility and mobility, occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds, and use computer/phone for extended periods
What We Do
The South Sound YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities by providing youth and families with affordable and accessible resources for the positive development of spirit, mind, and body through recreational, health, and leadership programs.
