Youth and Teen Program Director

1 month ago

Holyoke, United States Holyoke YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth and Teen Program Director is responsible for day-to-day general administration of all teen programs including responsibility of all children, staff supervision, program development and quality control, community relations and collaborations, long-range planning, and income generation and expense control. The Teen Program Director also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of the Association goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board.

Requirements:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Oversee and design youth and teen programming during school year as well as summer.
  2. Support the afterschool and summer camp progarms, as needed, during afternoon program times.
  3. Nurture children by designing lesson plans that include purposeful programming that develops social-emotional skills, fosters achievement and success, supports academic growth and provides enrichment.
  4. Establish positive rapport with children, parents, volunteers and school personnel (when applicable) in all childcare programs as well as YMCA membership.
  5. Promote and monitor membership and/or program growth, taking a leadership role in membership, cultivation and retention.
  6. Foster relationships with teens in other Y programming areas.
  7. Represent and promote the Y in the local community and develop positive working relatiosnipshs with other organizations, businesses and governmental entities.
  8. Hire, train and supervise all staff in teen programming areas.
  9. Manage and evaluate staff to ensure proper staffing ratios, instruction and success of the program.
  10. Coordinate activities and events for parents, scholars and staff, including field trips, guest speakers and community service projects.
  11. Design and implement program and activities to ensure high quality and variety, including CATCH curriculum in all youth programming.
  12. Work with schools to identify opportunities for enrichment programs that align with academic focuses/goals
  13. Assist with the planning, implementation and delivery of sports and recreational opportunities as well as sports clinics for all youth and teen members of the Y
  14. Create a culture and climate that supports the social/emotional development of all youth.
  15. Support the compliance and reporting for any program grants.
  16. Provide on-going assessments, feedback and evaluation on all youth and teen programs
  17. Implement and maintain a positive behavior management system that is clear and aligns with schools, districts and state requirements
  18. Handle all emergency incidents and submit proper documentation that may occur in Y programming using mature and sound judgement
  19. Support Y special events and fundraising efforts
  20. Support budget development and management
  21. Demonstrate YMCA core values


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working in urban communities and managing an out of school time program or other community-based youth program
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in managing different levels of staff
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with parents, administrators, staff and students
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization skills
  • Strong technical skills, with ability to learn new programs quickly as needed
  • CPR/First Aid Certification within 3 months
  • YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months


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