Vice President of Program

POSITION SUMMARY: Oversees the development and operations of various programs, such as Arts and Humanities; Fitness and Recreation; Youth and Teens; Early Learning Center; Leadership Development and Team Building; Community Outreach; or other programs. Designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees Program Staff, Youth and Teen Director, Director Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensure continuous improvement.

2. Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.

3. Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.

4. Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.

5. Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas.

6. Organizes people and activities for efficiency and effectiveness.

7. Ensures high-quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk-taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the organization's strategic direction.

8. Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.

9. Seeks new opportunities for revenue generation, cost controls, marketing, and relevance of programming.

10. As a 24-hour operation, all staff may be asked to work weekend, evening, or night shifts and/or holidays in order to serve our members, guests, and program participants.

11. Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business, or equivalent.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Five or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct programs through supervising volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development, and fundraising.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Understanding of budgets and revenue generation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times