Executive Director of School Age Programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive Director of School Age Programs is responsible for leading the development, management, and growth of 50 Before & After School Programs and 25 Summer Day Camps in a five-county service area. They will provide support with monitoring the quality of programs through directing the staffing and training efforts. In addition, they will represent the organization in relations with such entities as school boards, local schools, community partners, government agencies, and funding agents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains fiscal responsibility for assigned Before & After School and Camp programs.

• Leads and grows all Youth Development programs and staff in a manner that supports service, fundraising goals, and staff collaboration.

• Develop strategic and operational plans for school age programs and assume responsibility for budget.

• Ensures budget commitments are met through sound financial stewardship of YMCA resources.

• Provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaign.

• Review and evaluate the enrollment, programs, services, and operation of programs to support the strategic vision of the YMCA.

• Consistently identifies community needs and innovates new childcare programs to fill the opportunity.

• Represents and interprets the impact of YMCA programing to internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of staff in assigned areas. Facilitates communication and provides leadership. Models’ relationship building skills in all interactions.

• Assures the execution of the decisions at various programs, involving correspondence, personal contact, and representation by appropriate action.

• Conducts frequent program site visits. Use quality assessment tools to observe, analyze, and improve the quality of school age programs. Develops Quality Improvement Plans for programs.

• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensure that programs standards are met and safety procedures are followed. Ensures deliverables are met with all licensure guidelines and grant outcomes.

• Collects, analyzes, and reports data as required for assigned programs.

Other duties assigned by supervisor.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team Leader):

Decision Making: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.

Change Capacity. Creates sense of urgency and positive tension to support change.

Communication: Offers ongoing communication with parents and caregivers as partners around program goals. Ensure staff understand and apply appropriate listening and speaking techniques when working with children and youth.

Developing Others: Provides ongoing training and resources around child and youth development techniques and strategies for staff.

Quality Results: Actively implements regular evaluations of program goals, environment, and outcomes. Holds staff accountable for high quality results.

Project Management: Reviews program plans and records to ensure that they are consistent with evidence-based practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Focus on education, recreation or human services, and a minimum of 5 -7 years of experience managing youth, family, recreation programs, and special events.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in YMCA management experience or related leadership experience in a similar organization.

• Experience in leading a complex organization and demonstrated ability to manage a $10 million annual budget.

• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

• Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.

• Strong people skills and team oriented.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility, resourcefulness, high energy and adapting to changing needs.

• Organization and time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Excellent ability to operate business software and office machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle.

2. Must be able to read, write, hear, speak, and operate a computer, sit, stand, and walk.