Beacon Center Lead, Youth Programs & Operations

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Rockaway YMCA branch of The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Assistant Beacon Director to oversee day-to-day Beacon Center operations and staff in partnership with the Beacon Director. You will hire, train, supervise staff, manage program budgets, and ensure program quality and records compliance.

Key responsibilities include developing Beacon Center programs for Afterschool, Teen Programs, and other offerings, maintaining registrations and data, and participating in DYCD-related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience developing and implementing youth programs and staff supervision, training, and development.
• 3–5 years of experience in Group Work Counseling, Crisis Intervention, and proactive problem-solving preferred.
• Knowledge of youth/adolescent growth and development.
• Ability to relate to teens as a positive adult role model.
• Experience in marketing and budgeting.
• Experience in SACC Licensing Procedures.
• Current CPR, First Aid, or AED certifications.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Beacon Director, hire, train, develop, and directly supervise part-time employees and volunteers, and evaluate program staff.
• Provide staff orientation and professional development, and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and supervise the implementation of Beacon Center Programs that focus on the physical, recreational, and educational needs of participants, including Afterschool, Saturday Recreation Program, Teen Programs, Rowe Scholars Programs, and Adult and Evening Programs.
• Monitor purchases and inventory of program equipment and supplies.
• Prepare and monitor program budgets, payroll, and other management tasks as required by the Director.
• Participate as necessary in Beacon Program, Branch, Association, and DYCD Directors meetings, such as Youth & Family Team Meetings, Middle School Leadership Meetings, Y Schools Meetings, and DYCD-Beacon Advisory Board.
• Maintain registration, attendance, surveys, and questionnaires, and comply with SACC, DOE, DOH, and DYCD requirements.
• Ensure timely data input in DYCDOnline.org, YouthServices.net, and the AS400 system, and submit reports as needed.
• Participate in branch events, including, but not limited to, the Annual Support Campaign, Open Houses, and Family Events.
• Organize special events and serve as staff liaison with School Administration.
• Supervise Sub-Contracted Programs, Co-located Programs, Referral Linkage, and Reciprocal Agreements.
• Assist the Beacon Director in developing the DYCD Beacon Advisory Board.

Skills

Youth program development

Staff supervision

Group work counseling

Crisis intervention

Teen engagement

Marketing & budgeting

SACC licensing procedures

CPR/First Aid/AED

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Rockaway YMCA branch of The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking an Assistant Beacon Director to oversee day-to-day Beacon Center operations and staff in partnership with the Beacon Director. You will hire, train, supervise staff, manage program budgets, and ensure program quality and records compliance.

Key responsibilities include developing Beacon Center programs for Afterschool, Teen Programs, and other offerings, maintaining registrations and data, and participating in DYCD-related