Senior Program Director

YMCA of the USA; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita YMCA is seeking a Senior Branch Director to oversee staff development, program strategy, finances, and daily operations for multiple departments including Membership, Youth & Family, and Housekeeping. The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, and campaigns like the Strong Community Campaign, with an expected 50-hour work week.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years' experience in youth program development/management, staff hiring and development, and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of staff, programs, finances and daily operations across multiple departments.
• Lead and guide branch staff, participants and volunteers to ensure high-quality programs.
• Manage budgets and drive growth in participation and program development.

Job description

Under the guidance of the Branch Director, the Senior Branch Director will oversee the development of staff, programs, finances and daily operations of several departments to include; Membership, Youth & Family, and Housekeeping. The Senior Program Director acts as a liaison to committee(s) and advisory board(s) as directed and play an active leadership role in the Association's Strong Community Campaign. It is anticipated an average work-week will consist of 50 hours to complete duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for effectively communicating the mission, vision and values of the Wichita YMCA.
• Playing a strong leadership role in the Strong Community Campaign.
• Fostering positive relationships with staff, members and volunteers.
• Hiring and training program directors and staff in areas of responsibility.
• Providing on-going leadership, professional guidance and development to staff.
• Assisting direct reports on the development of program/instructional staff.
• Supporting and guiding branch staff in the development and management of department budgets.
• Ensuring high quality programs through innovative program development, audits and evaluation.
• Providing direction on overall participation growth in all departments.
• Guiding and direct department staff on providing a safe and clean program environment/area.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with staff (department meetings, one-on-one monthly meetings with direct reports, etc.).
• Maintaining complete familiarity of all risk management procedures and policies for department areas and the overall branch.
• Providing coverage and leadership for branch at a variety of times (evenings and weekends).
• All other duties assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULT: Ensuring growth in current programs and development of new and innovative programs. High program and member retention rates. Positive written and oral comments from program participants and members regarding good experience in the programs and about the staff. Branch Net Promoter score of 60%. High-performing, well-managed staff, resulting in increased employee retention.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Minimum age of 24
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 5 years' experience in Youth Program development and management
• 5 years' experience and proven success hiring, managing, training & developing staff
• 5 years' experience of proven development and management of budget

Job Requirements

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Possess a clear and complete understanding of exercise science principles, and the ability to apply those principles in a practical wellness atmosphere
• Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including evenings and weekends