Lead Program Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Program Director, in cooperation with other Y staff, the Lead Program Assistant will manage the operations of the Program Department, including but not limited to program support, staff recruitment, staff supervision, and training/development. Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with Program Director to promote youth and family programming and increase participation across all programming venues.
• Plan, organize, and conduct programming that meets or exceeds the expectations and needs of the community while also supporting the developed budget.
• Be readily available during programming to assist and support (as scheduled). Conduct orientation for all participants/guardians, identifying the goals and objectives, as well as the specific skills to be taught in the program.
• Recruit and motivate instructors and volunteers in accordance with the direction determined above. With Program Director, plan and develop instructor training curriculum by which instructors are developed and evaluated.
• Set, manage, and communicate the standard for progression among the various skill levels, with direction of the Program Director.
• Effectively manage the substitution process and fill in when needed to maintain member satisfaction and expectations.
• Distribute and compile program evaluations for each session of progressive instruction.
• Coordinate classes/games/practices for securing instructors, referees, score keepers, and coaches and implementing the program set forth.
• Be available for evenings and weekends.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

CPR, First Aid, Background Check or ability to obtain these certifications within 90 days

Pay: $11.00 - $12.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person