Program Director - Corona, United States - Corona Norco Family YMCA

Description

Job Description Summary:

The Program Director is responsible to assist in the overall performance of all program operations in the Association with an emphasis on sports, music, and family programs.

This position provides leadership for all assigned staff throughout the YMCA Programs umbrella to include enrollment, volunteer management, fiscal management, campaign, membership and program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, technology, communications, and marketing.

This position's schedule will be focused towards evenings and weekends, as that is when programs are predominantly running.


Qualifications

• YMCA Team Leader Certification required or must be obtained within a maximum of three years.
• Minimum 2+ years of program management experience with sustained growth preferably within a YMCA environment or other nonprofit agency.
• Demonstrated ability to produce positive results in key areas of programing to include staff development, budgeting and fiscal management, risk management, membership recruitment and retention, board and volunteer development, facility management including support of renovations and/or construction and expansions.
• Ability to utilize all available resources to ensure the decisionmaking process is accurate and precise.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, purpose, and cause of the YMCA.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships within the organization including the external community. Maintains a client service and hospitality mindset.
• Proven communication skills, to include both written and verbal communications, as well as demonstrated platform and public speaking ability.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, members, funders, and members of the business community.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions

• Represents and promotes the YMCA within our program areas. Maintains positive working relationships with program families and volunteers to support and grow programs.
• Assists in the development of the volunteers. Develop strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels.
• Assists in the development and management of the programs in order to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Provides direction and leadership for fundraising activities. Is accountable for achieving assigned goals.
• Provides leadership and support to program leads or front line staff to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
• Works collaboratively with Senior Program Director to develop shortterm and longterm strategies.
• Continually reviews and evaluates key performance measures to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of program operations.
• Identifies area for intersite cooperative programming to accomplish YMCA goals and realize operational and program efficiencies.
• Supports the implementation of Associationwide initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain members and participants.
• Supervises the hiring, training, development and supervision of front line staff. Ensures any required certifications or requirements are current.
• Assists as needed with the maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment to achieve safety and security.
• Model a memberfocused culture and relationship building skills in all interactions.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member/participant focused programs that support the overall YMCA mission, goals and strategies.
• In alignment with the overall strategic plan, develops long and shortrange plans for the expansion of programs and services within the Association and community.
• Collaborates with marketing and communications team to develop marketing messages and resources to support the membership and program growth strategy.
• Keeps abreast of trends and issues in the community related to membership and program philosophy and strategies.
• Ensures diversity and inclusion are embraced and incorporated into business practices.
• Demonstrates and models the YMCA's four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Exhibits personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association.
• Builds upon the assigned current program offerings.
• All other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, lean and stretch
• Fine manipulation and simple power grasping ability required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to drive and must have own car for business purposes

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement:
Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leader