Program Director, Middle Schools Program - YMCA of Central Florida

YMCA of the USA; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of the USA seeks a Program Director to lead K-8 Before/After School programming and summer camps across approximately 10 sites in Orange and Lake Counties. You will guide program development, staffing, and quality to achieve strategic goals while delivering outstanding service to students, families, and parents.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 3 years in educational program management, plus strong leadership and Microsoft Office proficiency;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; education or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing an educational program; leadership over multi-locations is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in staff supervision and leadership.
• Child care experience a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of K-8 Before/After School programs and summer camps across 10 sites.
• Develop and implement a full range of programs and activities to achieve goals and excellent customer service.
• Lead staff across multiple departments; create schedules and direct salaried and part-time employees.
• Ensure compliance, safety and program quality across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Multi-site management

Child care experience

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Under the direction of the Operations Director, the Program Director, School Programs provides leadership and management of K-8 Before and/or After School programming and summer camps for approximately 10 program sites across Orange and Lake Counties. The Program Director manages development and effective implementation of a full range of programs and planned activities in before/after school, summer camp, and teen development to achieve strategic goals and provide outstanding customer service to all students, program participants, and parents.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; education or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing an educational program; leadership over multi-locations is highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in staff supervision and leadership.
• Child care experience a plus.
• A proven record of successful leadership in the areas of managing multiple departments; including creating schedules, directing staff in salaried, full-time and part-time roles.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce experience a plus.
• Current CPR/ AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of hire.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required.
• Must be willing to travel within Central Florida. Must have a valid Florida driver license. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The physical activities of this position include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee must be able to perform medium work.
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding. Receives and follows detailed instructions.
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children’s well-being. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.

Disclaimers

• Must complete a successful employment verification and background screening, which includes a DCF Level 2 Background Check (Additional information on Level 2 Background through Clearinghouse can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) Some positions may additionally require a successful credit check screening.
• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.