Assoc. Youth Development & Outreach Director

Greater Somerset County YMCA, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in youth development seeks an Associate Youth Development & Outreach Director to oversee child care programs, manage staff, and ensure quality service delivery. This full-time role is essential for enhancing youth services in the Princeton area, with opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA

FREE nationwide YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund

Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account for medical/dependent care

Generous paid time off policy

7 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be acceptable.
• 1-2 years of experience in child care program coordination preferred.
• Knowledge of NJ licensing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage child care program including budgeting and program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with NJ state licensing standards.
• Recruit and develop staff and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Associate Youth Development & Outreach Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Associate Youth Development & Outreach Director leads the successful delivery of programs, curriculum and lesson planning of the Princeton YMCA’s School Age Child Care, A.C.E, and Camp. This position also supports youth development programs for our school district. Program areas include successfully managing the established Before and After School program services on site at our schools, developing and delivering Y Zones and, during the summer months, leading other initiatives to serve youth development and child care needs through the Princeton YMCA’s Day Camp Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – ECE, PYA, Youth Programming, Camp

Direct Program Service

· Successfully oversee Preschool;

· Collaborate closely with fellow Associate Youth Development and Outreach Directors to provide coverage and mutual support for one another's duties as needed, fostering a cooperative and adaptable work environment to achieve departmental objectives.

· Manage the child care program, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the facilities; creating and scheduling activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.

· Ensure programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding programs within the community as needed. Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.

· Direct and model teaching and lesson planning to ensure that programs meet the standards and requirements outlined by NJ State licensing, school district leadership, funders, parents and other stakeholders.

· Review program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices.

· Recruit and hire staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboard and develop them for success. Maintain staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.

· Model relationship-building skills in all interactions; develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

· Function as a cooperative, productive member of the staff team; participate as a member of the Leadership Team.

· Must work within YMCA guidelines for hiring practices, conduct staff training according to YMCA standards, assist in coordination of relevant staff meetings and conduct at least one review of staff members. Process payroll on a bi-weekly basis.

· Ensure that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

· Organize or participate in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.

· Ensure successful collection and documentation of program statistics for outcomes measurement and funding stewardship.

· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Administrative/Registration and Billing

· Oversee and process all school-age child care and camp applications; ensure paperwork is complete and up to date.

· Answer questions promptly, provide information and serve members in a friendly and supportive manner.

· Enter data accurately into Daxko registration system.

· Monitor child payment schedules and track monthly and weekly payments to ensure that they are on schedule and current.

· Attend training events, conferences, and seminars to develop personally and professionally in the YMCA.

· Thorough regular on-site inspections, documentation review, and administrative coordination.

· Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.

· Working knowledge of the State of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing preferred.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

· Ability to operate general office equipment.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors' communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

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

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

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.

· Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to 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.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional noise levels associated with working with school-aged children.

Benefits of working full-time at GSCY include:

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
• Discounted program fees
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• 7 paid holidays

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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