Program Director- Spears

Entertimeonline; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greensboro seeks a Program Director to provide leadership, direction, and supervision for multiple departments within the Branch. This role supports Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while upholding YMCA values.

Responsibilities include managing equipment, developing department activities, and preparing budgets within guidelines. The position requires strong communication, decision making and project management in a busy branch environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business material.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise activities across departments within the branch.
• Develop and manage budgets for designated departments.
• Promote and lead program development and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Job Category Misc Program
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

Pay: $45,000- $48,000 per year

Primary responsibilities will include:

PlayZone, including approximately 10 hours per week working directly in the program

Quarterly Family Events

Birthday Parties

Chess

Piano, if we are able to secure an instructor

Kids Night Out

Mom’s Morning Out

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction & supervision for the activities of a variety of departments within the Branch. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for carrying out our promise to strengthen the foundations of community with focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while upholding our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage equipment needed in assigned department programs.
• Promote, administer and lead in the development of all activities in designated departments.
• Prepare budgets for assigned departments and work within the guidelines of those budgets.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises numerous employees in a variety of branch departments, but does not supervise subordinate supervisors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making – Makes informed decisions based on logic, data and sound judgment.
• Program/Project Management – Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Emotional Maturity – Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
• Functional Expertise – Executes superior technical skills for the role.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience (Preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in written, verbal and non-verbal venues. Ability to identify a problem and plan for and execute a solution to achieve a desired outcome, involving others as needed. Ability to resolve conflict, negotiating solutions to serve the best interests of individuals, teams and the Y.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; taste or smell; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required based on specific department responsibilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Certifications: CPR/AED, First Aid, Blood borne pathogen training required after hire and must remain current. Specific Branch requirements may include YMCA Super Sports Certification, Guilford County DSS Licensing.