Desoto County Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA program(s).  This position will oversee Sports, Afterschool and Summer Camp programs throughout Desoto County.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives of the following programs:
• Youth & Adult Sports
• Day Camp, Before & After School
• Recruits, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• 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, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and assist with processing program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• 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.
• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Assists with Program Committee meetings
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Organizes and oversees program activities and events.
• Recruits and coordinates and ensures screening for volunteers from the local community.
• Coordinates and monitors teen summer camps.
• Organizes, and conducts Leaders Club/Leadership High School activities and events.
• Secures facilities for program activities and events.
• Facilitates and coordinates participation in community events, expos, on and offsite open houses, etc. in order to increase awareness and foster relationships in YMCA programs.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.

*On-site attendance is required of this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds or more.  

The YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred. 
• YUSA Team Leader Certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred. 
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required
• Annual completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA of the USA Child Abuse and Neglect class
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.  
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols