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YMCA of the USA · 11 hours ago

Program Director

Davenport, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$48K/yr - $48K/yr

YMCA is seeking a goal-oriented individual to become a Program Director for their Maquoketa branch. The Program Director will oversee programs, manage staff and volunteers, and ensure that offerings meet community needs while aligning with YMCA objectives.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage new and existing programs to meet community needs and YMCA objectives. This involves developing new programs, expanding existing ones, and evaluating program effectiveness

Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers. Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and develop strategies to motivate the team

Develop and monitor program quality, budgets, and participant satisfaction

Build strong relationships with families, schools and local partners. Manage and coordinate the use of facilities for program activities and events. Collaborate with community partners regarding use of other program venues

Serve as role model to members and Y staff and, at all times live the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA movement

Develop, plan and supervise new and existing programs to meet community needs and YMCA objectives. This involves developing new programs, expanding existing ones, and evaluating program effectiveness

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises staff and volunteers. Evaluates performance, provides feedback, and develops strategies to motivate the team. Provides leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and supportive program environment

Develops and monitors program budgets, ensuring goals are met

Manage and coordinates the use of facilities for program activities and events. Collaborate with community partners regarding use of other program venues

Establish and maintain positive relationships with participants and community partners

Models strong relationship-building skills in all interactions, responding to inquiries and complaints in a timely manner

Effectively promote and market programs to maximize growth of programs

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as needed

Able to fill in for any program position as needed (i.e. YS Official, Coach, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, etc.)

Facilitate training and development opportunities for all program staff and volunteers (i.e. coach clinics, monthly aquatic in-service, etc.) to ensure completion and required certifications are obtained and maintained

Provide accurate records and appropriate reports to comply with the requirements of insurance, state codes, and other regulatory requirements

Responsible for overall pool maintenance

Participate in and solicit others to participate in necessary YMCA financial development efforts, specifically the Annual Campaign

Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements

Adherence to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y

Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment

Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings

All other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualification

Program ManagementStaff SupervisionCommunity OutreachBudget ManagementEmergency ResponseMarketing SkillsTraining DevelopmentLifeguard CertificationCPR/AED/First AidRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field (Recreation, Sports Management, or related field)

Prior experience working with sports, aquatics, and/or YMCA professional work in a related field (recreation, physical education, or related field) is required

Proven record of successfully managing multiple programs simultaneously

Able to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations

Must pass background check

Mandatory Reporter

Lifeguard certified (includes CPR/AED/First Aid) Note: If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred

Prior supervisory experience is preferred

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

Founded in 1844

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.ymca.net/

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