What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Armory position at Harlem Children's Zone/ Promise Academy Charter Schools?
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Program Director at the Armory.
The Program Director will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
We are seeking a Program Director to lead and manage the day-to-day activities of The Armory. The ideal candidate will be a highly-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional with program and/or project management experience, with a background in and intense passion for sports, health, and fitness. This position reports the Senior Director of Health and Wellness.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of progressive experience, preferably in a supervisory role, and an intense passion for sports, health, and fitness
Who you are
- A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Ideal candidate will have experience managing a large recreation center or fitness facility that offers a variety of programming
- Experience working with youth and adolescent population
- Comfortable working with outside community organizations and contracted program providers
- Must have excellent management and administrative skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues prevalent in underserved communities of color
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
- Ability to work flexible hours, as required by the demands of the program
What you’ll do
- Manage all sports programs, both internally and externally
- Develop and organize sports, fitness, and health workshops for program participants
- Supervise Coordinators, Instructors, Coaches, Sports Specialists and other staff
- Serve as the hub for all HCZ programs with limited space for sports and physical activities
- Direct staff to ensure efficient, successful program delivery
- Help develop programs, procedures, and processes where needed (i.e., operations, staffing, and budgets)
- Enforce all policies and procedures to ensure the safety of program participants and staff
- Ensure the facility is always prepared for planned and impromptu site visits and inspections
- Manage and review data, and ensure completion and dissemination of all reports as required
- Ensure programs consistently meet and exceed the goals set where appropriate
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with city agencies, community organizations, schools, and parents
- Foster strong relationships and effective communications with HCZ senior leadership and staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
Schedule
- Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm
- Flexibility is required
- Some travel is required
Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
- Highly competitive base salaries
- No cost health insurance
- Annual performance bonuses
- Deferred bonus programs
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Life Insurance
- Short-and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
