Senior Program Director, Camps - Seattle, WA, United States - YMCA of Greater Seattle

Description

We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

As part of the YMCA of Greater Seattles (YGS) Youth Development Programs Branch and under direction from the Senior Executive Director, the Senior Program Directo, Camps & Enrichment is responsible for providing leadership, development and implementation of day camp, break camp, and enrichment programs.

In addition, this role will provide leadership in expansion and development of camp and enrichment strategies and programs that align with and support diverse branch and community needs.

This position will work closely with the Senior Executive Director and Youth Development Programs Branch Directors to ensure the consistent implementation of camp and enrichment programs across all of YGS sites.

This role will champion the development of innovative programming and build community partnerships and collaborative relationships both internally and externally.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire

As part of the Youth Development Center of Excellence, and in partnership with other Centers of Excellence and Operations Units, supports development of organizational strategy and operational workplans for day camp and enrichment programs and services.

Oversees the implementation of programming at across all YGS summer day camp and enrichment program locations. We directly supervise and support Outdoor Day Camp leadership staff in summer months.
Collaborate with Camping & Outdoor Leadership staff on 3 season programming at Y-operated summer camp location sites.

Supports philanthropy efforts by providing data, testimonials, and outcomes reports to facility branches for use in case development and impact reporting.

Partner with grants and foundations for funding opportunities and ensuring deliverables to meet funding agreements.

Incorporates the YMCA of Greater Seattle Youth Development Theory of Change and program specific logic models in program design and delivery.

Tracks related outcome and output data.

Supports the branch leadership in developing systems that monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs and services through surveys, focus groups and/or other monitoring methods.

Uses compiled program statistics, data, and reports to maintain or make appropriate program and service adjustments and/or recommendations. Maintain records and ensures timeliness of applications and renewals for associated paperwork. Contributes to accurate reporting for federal/grant audits.

Provides leadership and direction to assigned staff and volunteer team by observing, teaching, modeling, coaching, celebrating, and providing overall direction for performance management.

Works collaboratively with Human Resources for support and guidance on performance management.
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers. Conducts staff meetings and organizes training. Ensures each staff member meets ongoing education and professional development requirements.
Create insights from data to inform process and improvements to drive a culture consistent with YGS values.
Manage teams operating budget, according to YGS budget guidelines.
Ensure all federal, state, Y-USA and local reports related to hiring are completed and submitted.

Inclusion:
Models cultural competence and supports diversity, effectively working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Quality Results:

Promotes creativity, generates excitement, and rewards risk taking, while consistently demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity, maintaining a positive attitude, and building strong relationships.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Post-secondary coursework in Youth Recreation, Outdoor Management, Education, Family Studies, Non-Profit Management or other related discipline required.
~3 or more years of progressive leadership experience in developing and implementing successful programs for youth, families, and communities.
~Proven history of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.
~ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Previous experience in managing multiple departments or program areas.
Experience delivering YMCA youth development programs in diverse settings.
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran , or any other status protected by local, state , or federal law.