An Economic and Social Policy Program Director manages government initiatives relating to the education and welfare of the residents in a state and may work for a child welfare agency, department of education, or other public agency.
The YMCA is seeking a School Age Associate Program Director. This position requires someone who has energy, a positive mind set and strong leadership skills to supervise, teach, nurture and encourage our staff and kiddos with a balance of empathy, accountability, role modeling and hands-on work. You might be the right candidate if... You are a communicator, a listener and a patient answerer of questions. You are creative, generating ideas to keep our programming fresh, interesting, engaging and all-around fun. You are detail oriented. You are ready to implement our important safety policies and procedures, and you have the flexibility and calm nature to navigate the ups and downs that can come with the job. You work well with administrative and program-based tasks, with people and numbers, with concrete policies and shades of gray. You can speak eloquently to parents and administrative staff and have the skills to send a child into a fit of giggles. This is a year-round, full-time role, working Monday-Friday hours varying from 6:45am-6:00pm and the position continues through summer as full-time day camp site director. Positions continue 40 hours a week through summer, at one of our 15+ Day Camp Locations. We will work with you to determine the best fit for summer camp. View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.
Responsibilities:
Works with Program Directors to manage, direct and coordinate program areas, ensure high quality programs and establish new program activities. Directs a before school site 3-4 mornings per week and an after-school site 5 afternoons each week. Trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed. Informs Program Director of needed upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports safety practices aligning with YMCA, Health Department and CDHS standards. Develops and maintains relationships with school administration. Checks in weekly with office staff to communicate any updates or concerns. With support of Program Director, provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaign. Represents the YMCA and participates in association special events. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
21 years or older. Supply documentation of current certification or become certified in CPR and First Aid. We can assist with this. AND have at least one of the following A four-year degree in a related field OR An associate's degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual
OR 3,185
hours of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual OR A current early childhood professional credential level 2 or higher.
Benefits:
Free Family Membership Free and Discounted Programs Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Disability Benefits Life Insurance Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.
