Program Director - N Georgia YMCA

Ymca; Fort Oglethorpe (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Membership!

Job summary

YMCA in North Georgia is seeking a Program Director to oversee day-to-day program operations with a heavy emphasis on Youth programming (Afterschool, Summer Day Camp, and Link@theY). Lead staff and volunteers, ensure program quality and compliance, develop partnerships with schools and community organizations, and manage budgets to advance the YMCA’s mission of serving children and families.

This role offers opportunities to impact local youth, collaborate with community partners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years related experience with children/teens preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency with Word and Excel.
• Strong professionalism and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and directs staff and volunteers; evaluates performance.
• Ensures compliance with grant and YMCA policies across programs.
• Develops and expands program activities within the community per plans.
• Assists in marketing, registrations, and scholarship processing.
• Develops partnerships with community organizations and schools for Afterschool.
• Communicates with parents and monitors program statistics and participation.
• Manages program budgets and coordinates facility usage.
• Supports fundraising activities and required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in theNorth Georgia community? Join the YMCA as a Program Director and oversee the day-to-day management of program operations with a heavy emphasis on Youth programming (primarily Afterschool, Summer Day Camp, and Link@theY). The Program Director provides leadership to staff and volunteers while supporting and implementing the goals, objectives, and mission of the YMCA.

Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives in the area of youth and teen programming.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Ensures compliance with all grant and YMCA policies and practices across programs.
• Submits accurate and timely documentation as required.
• 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; organizes and schedules program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and school locations for Afterschool programming.
• Communicates with parents of program participants.
• 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 (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Participates in Program Management Team meetings and required trainings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• One-two years related experience, including work with children/teens of diverse backgrounds strongly preferred
• Prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Must display high degree of professionalism and customer service

Extra Perk:

• FREE YMCA Membership!

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