Youth Development Program Manager (Seasonal)

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Program Manager to oversee and enhance our educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and a strong background in educational environments. This role involves coordinating activities, managing staff, and ensuring that our programs meet the highest standards of quality and engagement. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in fostering a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, growth, and development among students.

Position Summary:

YMCA of Greater Houston Youth Development Program Manager supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position assists with organizing and implementing high-quality YMCA afterschool and day camp programming. The Youth Development Program Manager will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while inspiring youth to discover their passions. This position will enthusiastically represent the Y by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

YMCA Youth Development Program Managers build and maintain strong relationships with families, community, and YMCA centers through positive proactive communication. They implement curriculum to meet licensing standards and improve quality through program evaluation and assessment. Youth Development Program Managers assist with onboarding YMCA site leads and counselors to deliver high-quality programs. Recruitment and retention of participants is also of importance.

Essential Functions:

1. Program Quality: Actively works within assigned program area to provide oversight

and coordinate high-quality youth development programs in afterschool and outdoor

day camp settings for assigned location/s, in adherence to Y program model,

curriculum, and quality standards. Ensure campgrounds and program space are safe

and engaging.

2. Program Compliance: Ensure that all assigned program areas comply with YMCA

standards, risk management policies are followed, plus state and local regulations

are adhered to.

3. Program Evaluation: Monitors and evaluates program delivery within the program

area. Supports and assists the program director with identifying program needs

concerning staffing, program supplies, equipment, etc.

4. Staff Development: Assists with onboarding and training of new staff.

5. Marketing & Promotion: Assist with the implementation of marketing strategies to

promote program growth and brand exposure to the targeted communities and

families. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

6. Problem-Solving: Identifies concerns and works with the program director to

resolve them in a timely manner.

7. Center/Program Engagement: Actively participates in center/program-related

events, meetings, and staff training. Develop and maintain good working

relationships with the directors, managers, staff, parents, and families by way of

open communication, positive problem-solving, flexibility, and teamwork.

8. Annual Campaign: Assists in YMCA annual campaign fundraising and special

events.

9. Administration: Maintains all required program records and compiles needed

statistics. Submit all required reports in a timely manner. Meet timelines and

deadlines related to supporting systems and employee compliance.

10. Child Abuse Prevention: Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy

violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Adheres to

policies related to boundaries with each child.

YMCA CULTURE & CAUSE EXPECTATIONS

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.

Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.

Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.

Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.

Genuine–To be honest and open in relationships with others.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• One to three years of related experience preferred.
• Minimum age requirement of 21.
• Completion of following training requirements: Prior to first scheduled shift: Online
• training for Child Abuse Prevention, Work Place Harassment & Bullying, Universal
• Precautions, Information Security and Awareness, and Medicare Part C & D (if
• applicable). Within first 30 days of employment: ASHI trainings for CPR-Pro, AED,
• Oxygen and First Aid.
• Completion of YMCA program related specialty trainings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret, retain, and teach documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure/educational manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children, parents, staff, members of the YMCA, and/or others, as well as in one-on-one situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense, understanding, and sound mature judgment to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, including assisting with curriculum learning. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to be sensitive and alert to the needs, feelings, and safety of others. Ability to ensure children’s safety and maintain YMCA and state standards and guidelines at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste and smell. The employee must frequently move and/or lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds such as furniture, supplies, equipment, children, etc. Possess adequate vision and hearing to safely monitor environment and children. Ability to remain alert, continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision and perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Ability to hear noises, distinguish distress signals and communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

HOURS

Flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on the center needs.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not all inclusive. The YMCA of Greater Houston reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18