Program Activity Leader

• Interact positively with the children daily ensuring that children are attended to at all times and displaying the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all program activities.
• Perform specific tasks related to the daily operation of the child watch program such as administering small group activities, arts and crafts preparation, and positive discipline strategies.
• Be aware and gather information pertaining to any child allergies and/or fears through regular communications with parents and staff.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and safety by checking all toys, books, and equipment and disposing of anything hazardous. In addition, adhere to a daily disinfection routine for all counters, tables, and toys. Adhere to and ensure the daily cleaning checklist is completed by the end of your shift.

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote youth program growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement in alignment with the YMCA leadership team.
• Promote program enrollment in interactions with existing and potential members. Coordinate program registration, including logistics to support phone, walk-in and web registration. Coordinate with marketing efforts to maximize enrollments; and provide ongoing support to key leaders on related issues.
• Ensures high quality youth-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 strategic direction of the organization.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through associate, parent, child and school evaluations and manage outcome measurement.
• Plays an active role in volunteer recruitment for youth programming.

• Manages the Wellsville branch child watch and program department ensuring accurate files, effective child watch operations, and ensures the highest level of member customer services.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Works closely with the Wellsville Branch Director to reach department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
• Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Carries out additional responsibilities and assignments deemed necessary by the CEO, Branch Executive Director, or other key leader staff. This job description may not be all-inclusive and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate.

• YMCA Leadership Certification
• Fiscal Management
• People Management
• Program/Project Management

• Associates degree in childhood development, childhood education, recreation, business, or equivalent 2 years experience in a related field.
• 2 or more years in program management experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.

BENEFITS:

• COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership
• Program/Child Care Discounts
• Flexible Schedule
• Retirement Plan Options

The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.