What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Program Director - Bilingual Preferred position at Greater Somerset County YMCA?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Executive Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22 million.

The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website : http : / / gscymca.org

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Associate Program Director is responsible for managing activities associated with our School Age Child Care, Summer Camp and Youth Sports Program in Franklin YMCA, including the administration of these programs, as well as the supervision of a SACC program onsite as needed to ensure that the program creates opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This job is fully on-site, not remote.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

SACC, Camp & Youth Sports :

Supervises all branch SACC counselors and assists counselors in day to day SACC operations.
Engage in program staff hiring, training and provide continuous support and feedback.
Lead onsite SACC program with a structured agenda to support program goals and outcomes.
Complete registrations for participants and enroll in monthly draft schedule. Manage outstanding payments in a timely fashion.
Manage CCCS enrollments, parent usage (weekly)
Manage daily schedule and communicate with Bus Company regarding changes to schedule, bus timeliness, safety, etc. ?
Purchase snacks within nutrition and budget guidelines
Assist with the creation of the KDO schedule to replicate the camp day
Ensures the delivery of high quality, safe, educational youth programming in a nurturing environment focusing specifically on YMCA's Core Values.
Establishes and sustains positive relationships with program participants, their families and prospective members.
Ensures all SACC programs are continuously maintaining the guidelines for a safe, educational, social and nurturing environment as set by the YMCA and other regulatory organizations.
Assist in creating new programs and bringing new ideas to support program growth and development
Responds to member and community inquires and complaints in a timely manner.
Assists with organization-wide events beyond scope of direct programming and other tasks as directed.
Assist with the management of branch summer camp programs. Acts as Camp Director.
Engage as leader with camp software system interfacing with parent portal and providing support and reports
Supervises all branch camp counselors and assists the counselors in the day to day camp operations.
Plan, organize and implement specific programs for summer camp.
Plan weekly special events and whole camp activities. Ensure trips are booked according to budget plans.
Participates in all camp staff hiring beginning in December and January for those staff returning to camp and training sessions / meetings prior to and during camp
Help staff prepare lesson plans for their groups.
Work cooperatively with staff in increasing their leadership capabilities.
Acquaint campers with rules, activities, daily schedule and traditions of camp.
Ensure that all equipment and supplies are being properly used, maintained, and returned to their place when done be used.
Keep daily attendance and ensure staff is performing head counts at each new activity.
Report all accidents and fill out incident forms correctly and submit to supervisor, call parents when needed, etc. The Y : We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES :

Assist in fundraising by meeting annual campaign goals and organizing volunteers to lead the annual campaign community to include supporting fundraising activities and special events as necessary.

Responsible for complying with all Greater Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures.

Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.

Responsible for promoting programs, including developing program information for YMCA website, programming guide, social media, etc.

Actively participate in trainings, seminars, special events, and meetings as required.

Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

Three-plus years' experience directing youth programming with a focus on School Age Child Care and Summer Camp

Superior leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff and interact with membership.

Supervisory experience required

Must have flexibility in work assigned schedule and expectations to work evenings and some weekends.

Excellent organizational, member engagement, staff development, administrative and communication skills

Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel as well as good administrative skills.

Bachelor's degree in Education, Recreation, or related field.

Current CPR / AED and First Aid certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Harassment and other program specific courses.

GSCYMCA New Staff Orientation Training within 90 days of hire

BENEFITS :

FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.

FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country

Discounted program fees

Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)

Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account for medical and / or dependent care

100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability

Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates

403(b) Smart Savings Plan

Generous paid time off policy

6 paid holidays

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all applicants who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Salary Description

50,000-$55,000

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000

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