- Lead family and youth programs at center level
- Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
- Support onboarding of new Associates
- Foster an environment that is positive and motivating to families, children, and peers
- Communicate with center leadership and Programs Manager to effectively coordinate and communicate facility usage for assigned programs
- Ensure programs are staffed and planned accordingly
- Engage and interact with children during programs
- Obtain and prepare materials for each program
- Work with Programs Manager to send out reminder emails to families who are registered for programs
- Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
- Incorporate the four character values of the Y: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
- Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community
- Enforce all policies and procedures
- Assist in all other areas as assigned
- Experience developing and implementing programming.
- Two or more years of experience as a leader or instructor, or equivalent in programming.
- Flexible Schedule: days, nights, weekends and traveling to other centers.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire).
- Y New Staff Orientation and child abuse prevention training.
- Knowledge of safety rules for the program area.
- Excellent speaking ability, and have an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to participants.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with all associates.
- Job Family Y Family Centers
- Pay Type Hourly
Program Lead - Ellicott City, United States - The Y of Central Maryland
Description
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Programs Manager, the Program Lead is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations focused around family and youth programs. This position will include associate supervision, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, program optimization and fulfillment. The Program Lead is also responsible for supporting, training, supervising, and leading their associate team in superior levels of member service and engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Program Lead will meet the qualifications set forth by the Y in Central Maryland. The Associate shall be of good character and reputation; capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities; capable of accepting training and supervision; and capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Minimum qualifications include:
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
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