What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director Youth and Family Services - Waverly (Weinberg) position at The Y In Central Maryland?
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
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At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!
How this role contributes to the Y’s mission :
As a Y Program Director, you will be responsible for the direction, operation, and supervision of all camp, youth, teen, and family programs / events. You will oversee all programming that falls under these areas, including the staffing, program development, budgeting, and general maintenance and upkeep. You will oversee day to day center-based camp operations including associate supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management / maintenance, program optimization and fulfillment, and volunteer development. You will also hire, train, supervise and lead a team of associates to deliver superior levels of member service and engagement. As a Y Program Director, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by creating experiences that help people feel a greater sense of health and well-being, purpose, acceptance and belonging.
This work is right for you if you have :
- A love of wellness, youth, teens and family
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents / guardians, members, and other associates
- Experience developing and implementing youth and family programming
- Experience acquiring, developing, and implementing off-site programs
- The ability to work nights and weekends
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience
- A bachelor’s degree in recreation / health sciences or a related field
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
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