Program Director - N Georgia YMCA

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children in the North 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!

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Other