POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Director is responsible for but not limited to: manages program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching. As a Program Director at the Y, you lead an environment that is inviting and serves all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develop, coordinate, market and evaluate all program offerings and services.
2. Lead the recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and supervision of team members.
3. Define department targets and evaluate performance around achieving goals while motivating staff.
4. Implement the risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff.
5. Ensure emergency preparedness through regular emergency drills, in services and department assessment.
6. Ensure that all staff maintain current required certifications.
7. Monitor, purchase and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
8. Develop and manage annual department budget. Submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts. Ensure programs operate within budget and established standards. Continuously display effective and efficient fiscal management.
9. Attend, actively participate, or lead all required staff training, meetings, and program development activities.
10. Support the strategic direction of the Association and appropriate cabinets and work groups.
11. Perform office duties as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping, and payroll completion.
12. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to portfolio. Respond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely manner.
13. Play a key role in the Annual Campaign by ensuring all staff is asked to give and provide a reply; by facilitating or supporting a campaign effort or event; by collecting and sharing stories of Y impact; and by engaging volunteers in our cause-driven work and/or campaign efforts.
14. Responsible for other duties as assigned.
TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Lead, conduct and role model successful swim lesson program.
2. Maintain Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certifications with instructor/trainer level preferred.
3. Acquire and maintain CPO within 90 of hire.
4. Conduct lifeguard in services monthly.
5. Maintain licensing compliance records inclusive of pool chemistry testing, patron load, staff certification, drill & Inservice completion, OSHA compliance.
Lake County faces new challenges that create a greater need than ever for the work we do every day. Fortunately, where some see obstacles, we see opportunities for our members, volunteers and staff to make a difference.
Crossroads YMCA Mission is:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.