What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Family Program Director - Oldham County Family YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Louisville?
Overview
The Y is a cause-driven organization that is for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position requires an enthusiastic professional with proven skills in all areas of established Child care operations to include After School Licensed Child Care, Summer Camp, Early Learning Readiness, W.I.L.D. Nature Preschool, family programming, financial management, communication and supervision background. Candidate must be able to nurture a high-performing team of staff, volunteers, community partnerships focused on growing the impact of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by developing high quality, excellent experiences in youth programming that aids in strengthening the foundations of our community.
Job Skills / Requirements
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Serves as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Voice.
- A leader that possesses initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Oversee vision and operation of branch summer day camps that encompass preschool age through middle school age children, from budgeting, marketing, hiring, training, and scheduling with the camp director, all reporting directly to this position.
- Oversee vision and operation of Spring Break, Fall Break and Winter Break mini child care camps.
- Oversee vision and operation of our Licensed After School Child Care program held at our branch. Writing lesson plans and implementing activities consistent with weekly themes. Also includes supervision of group leaders including coaching and evaluations.
- Record keeping including records of children enrolled, staff and attendance for licensed child care.
- Oversee W.I.L.D. Nature Preschool half day program that is child-driven and guided by certified teachers.
- Organize monthly family program events for our members for all ages. Examples- Cooking, game night, STEM, etc. These programs add value to our members, community, and sense of belonging.
- Ensure all members and participants understand the YMCA’s charitable history by passionately participating in the Annual Campaign.
- All other duties as assigned.
KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS:
- Education- Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in childcare preferred
- Experience working with children and adults
- Experience supervising and training adults
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to develop staff and communicate through multiple generations and formats
- Ability to generate positive revenue through programming
- Experience managing a budget preferred
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
EFFECT ON END RESULT:
- High-quality programming in a healthy and safe environment.
- Educational and social stimulation appropriate to the age and development of the children being served.
- Active parent participation.
- Nurturing environment that parents want and all children deserve.
- Growth and impact in the number of people we serve are consistently improving based on the excellent experiences they have at the YMCA.
- Fiscally sound programs which meet targeted enrollment and established budget guidelines
STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
STARTING SALARY: $47,000 (Based on education/experience)
Education Requirements (Any)
Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in childcare preferred
Additional Information / Benefits
An excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, 12% Retirement Contribution, Community Wide Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age Child Care/Camps. The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development.
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Community Wide Family Membership
Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Salary : $47,000
