Youth and Family Childcare Program Director Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Youth and Family Childcare Program Director 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 500 Sterthaus Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 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. The Family Program Director Burbank YMCA will lead, develop and launch activities that bring youth, caregivers and families closer together, encourage good health and foster connections through various activities and shared interest. This position develops, organizes and implements the following Y programs: Child Watch, Family Special Events, Parents Night Out, Youth Enrichment Programs, Birthday Parties and others as developed based on the community needs.

Core Functions:

Ensures collaboration with other department directors to meet community needs, including supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed, in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Provide programs that foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth; ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the program participants. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Managements program rosters, enrollment and reporting. Evaluate program effectiveness. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Trains and develops staff and volunteers to meet program goals and quality measures. Utilizes strategies to motive, empower staff and achieve key objectives. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships internally and externally to include community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Develops and monitors the program budgets to meet fiscal objectives. Securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events. Responsible in providing a successful operation of a minimum of 6 events per year for children, teens, and families in collaboration with other department directors Develops new programs, events, or services that meet the needs of the community and that are aligned with strategic goals of fostering core relationships between participants; Staff to caregiver / child, child to child, caregiver to caregiver, caregiver to child. Ensures a variety of program offerings including but not limited to physical activity, arts, dance, sports and games, etc. for a wide range of age groups birth to 13 years old. Increase program participation through product knowledge and interactions with existing and potential members, and enhancing the member/participant’s experience Responsible for centers family program calendar and all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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. Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff. At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.

Required Training/Certifications:

Child Abuse Prevention CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to be flexible to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience supervising and developing staff and volunteer teams. Two years of sports coaching experience. Previous experience operating sports leagues in a leadership role preferred. Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens training. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

( TeamLeader )

Mission and Community Oriented :

Models and teaches YMCA values. Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives. Ensures high-level services that differentiate the YMCA from other providers. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition.

People Oriented :

Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Results Oriented :

Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Effectively creates and manages budgets.

Personal Development Oriented :

Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to think, analyze, organize and articulate ideas and strategies independently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating physical stamina and agility to quickly reach a member/participant or situation to prevent harm.
• Auditory and verbal abilities to give, receive and follow general instructions to ensure the safety and well-being of all members/participants.
• Ability to work diverse hours.
• Ability to drive or have access to transportation.

JOB-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TALENTS

• Good judgment under pressure, with the ability to make timely and sound, informed decisions.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow, with strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with children of different ages, ability levels, and disabilities.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Position requires days, nights and weekends depending on weekly events.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.25 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person