Program Lead-Seasonal

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,760 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A is seeking a Program Lead in San Diego, California. This full-time seasonal role focuses on facilitating day camp programs aimed at youth enrichment and supporting military families. Responsibilities include working with program coordinators, ensuring program goals are met, and maintaining a professional demeanor. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and relevant experience. The pay rate is $22/hr, with the emphasis on creating a positive impact in youth development and healthy living.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma, preferred: two years college coursework in Child Care or related field.
• Experience in facilitating children's programs or similar capacity.
• Familiarity with military population or equivalent socio-economic group.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day camp programs focused on youth enrichment.
• Ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Actively participate in team meetings and implement scheduled events.

Skills

Organization

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Two years college coursework in relevant fields

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Program Lead

Status

Non-Exempt, Full-Time Seasonal

Pay

$22/hr

Reports to

Program Director, Family & Youth Enrichment

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Program Director of the Family and Youth Enrichment department, the Program Lead is primarily responsible for the facilitation of day camp programs focused on youth enrichment with an emphasis on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Duties include working closely with the Program Coordinators to ensure that program needs are being addressed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfill program and special event responsibilities identified by the Program Director.
• Facilitate programs with intention and purpose. Conduct all activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of each program are met.
• Provide high quality programs using current teaching techniques and FYE Standard Operating Procedures. Fulfill Administrative requirements outlined in manual including completion of program attendance, incident documentation and program reports.
• Be available for families seeking services with a general working knowledge of all ASYMCA programs and services.
• Actively participate in scheduled meetings, team implementation of FYE events.
• Monitor and organize program supplies and equipment.
• Implementation and facilitation of programs which support the needs and well being of the military family in regards to Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Maintain professionalism by administering both verbal and written correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional boundaries with program participants and FYE staff.
• Dress appropriately for job responsibilities; maintain professional demeanor when representing the ASYMCA.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into facilitation and curriculum of programming. Demonstrate the YMCA Leadership Competencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Responsibilities

Education/Years Experience

Minimum: High School Diploma. Preferred: At least two years college level coursework with an emphasis in Social Service, Child Care, Family Resources or Education or comparable course of study, and experience in either facilitating children’s programs and/or working in a similar or related capacity. Experience working with adults and children in different life stages. Familiarity with the military population or equivalent socio-economic group. Experience facilitating children’s programming.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Responsible, well organized, and demonstrate initiative.
• Professional demeanor with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Knowledge in Windows, Excel.
• Accurate, detail oriented, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Standard office equipment and machines such as telephone, personal computer, multi-function copy machine, and 10-key calculator.

Licenses/Certifications

Must have reliable transportation. Must either possess or be able to obtain Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and use hands, arms and legs for dexterity, balance and climbing stairs. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally lift, carry and balance objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Pull and push such objects as file drawers and supplies.
• Prioritize and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory, concentration and analytical thinking.
• Occasionally be required to perform the safe operation of office equipment and machines, and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace.
• Must be able to hear, see including peripheral vision and distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.