Sports & Childcare Program Director - Wildwood YMCA

Sports & Childcare Program Director - Wildwood YMCA at

GATEWAY REGION YMCA

Sports & Childcare Program Director - Wildwood YMCA at

GATEWAY REGION YMCA

in Wildwood, Missouri Posted in about 19 hours ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through 25 traditional Y facilities located in St. Louis City, eight Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us! Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. 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 community organizations. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. May assist with Program Committee meetings. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities. Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings Organizes and conducts coaches training and meetings. Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations. Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules. Trains and schedules sports officials. Develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks. Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards. Coordinates and distributes team photographs. Organizes and hosts season parties and events. Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices. Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment. Organizes and conducts sports clinics. Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Ensures high quality programs andimplements program enhancements and initiatives. Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented. Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines. Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected. Maintains proper records and files at all times. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensure physical environment supports healthy living. Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies. Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Performs all other duties as assigned. The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.