What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at The Y (YMCA)?
The Program Director is responsible for the successful operation of Membership and Wellness Programs.
Job Description
Under the direction of the District Vice President/Associate Branch Executive, the incumbent develops, organizes, and implements high-quality program(s) in accordance with the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta’s mission. Responsible for department budget, development, and control.
Qualifications
Job Description
Under the direction of the District Vice President/Associate Branch Executive, the incumbent develops, organizes, and implements high-quality program(s) in accordance with the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta’s mission. Responsible for department budget, development, and control.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two to three years’ previous experience in program management
- Two to four years’ Family YMCA experience
- Certifications requires within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, BBP, and First Aid
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
- Assists with branch activities to meet YMCA objectives. To include Wellness and Membership.
- Maintain a high profile among members for the purpose of being a role model of health and fitness.
- Develop creative, innovative programs, training and classes within the wellness, group exercise and personal training.
- Participate in Wellness Cabinet along with any other cabinets applicable to job description.
- Research trends and organize equipment trials to continuously stay cutting edge in Wellness.
- Stay educated on current certifications needed for wellness staff.
- Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Manages Wellness and Membership departments and oversees the programming and operations of the Wellness and Membership departments.
- Ensures high quality programs and establishes new and existing program activities.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Keep current, accurate records and rosters of all wellness programs.
- Keep reports and log books related to the maintenance of all exercise equipment.
- Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Assists in budgets related to the position
- Ensures programs operates within budget and that program fees are collected
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas
- Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
- Provides for upkeep of assigned branch facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
- Develops and maintains relationships with other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
- Assists in recruiting and organizing training and meetings for volunteers.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of branch information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process scholarship applications.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner
- Assist in the development and implementation of membership campaigns.
- Attends Branch Board meetings.
- Assists in the recruitment of Board members and key branch volunteers.
- Attends association meetings as required.
- Compiles branch statistics and surveys.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
- Accepts and demonstrates the Character Development Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Actively participates and supports the annual scholarship campaign.
- Complies with all DHS/CPI guidelines and requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
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