Job Opening: Community Programs Director
Job description
The Fremont YMCA is growing at a fast pace, and we are looking
for a talented, enthusiastic Community Programs Director. Under the supervision
of the Branch Operations Director, the Community Programs Director is
responsible for all youth and family programs and services.
Specifically, the Program Director is responsible for
implementing the Y mission, strategic goals, key initiatives and core values.
This involves all aspects of developing and delivering new and existing quality
youth and family programs at the branch and across the Southern Alameda County
region, building and retaining an outstanding staff, and establishing the YMCA
as a vital force for local community development.
Program areas include sports, traditional and specialty day
camps, teen leadership development programs, parent/child programs, asset
development and other community programs. The Community Programs Director will
be assigned to the Fremont branch but will contribute to and have shared
responsibility for the success of youth and family programs across the three
branches of the Southern Alameda County region of YMCA of the East Bay
(Fremont, Tri-Valley, and Eden Area).
Responsibilities:
-Directing and expanding current programs in the local community
where you are assigned. This includes staff supervision and hiring, community
outreach, interaction with our members, etc.
-Identify, create, and implement new programs throughout the
region, based on the needs of the communities that each branch serves.
-Assisting in development of and adherence to budgets, revenue
generation, and marketing for programs and services.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal –
including the ability to interact with a wide variety of community members.
-Part of management team and must have interpersonal skills to effectively
achieve goals across departments and branches.
-Actively recruit volunteers and engage them in the YMCA
programs and mission.
-Participate in fundraising efforts, including a number of local
fundraisers with the teen leadership development programs, the branch special
events, and the YMCA Annual Partners Campaign.
Qualifications:-Bachelor's Degree from
an accredited university is preferred.
-A minimum of 3-5 years of YMCA experience or equivalent non-profit experience.
-A minimum of 5 years of experience leading and developing programs for youth including such program areas as camps, sports, recreation, parent/child programs, health and wellness.
-Must have management proficiency, leadership development capabilities, be skilled in conflict resolution, budgeting, communication, public relations, marketing, volunteer development, supervision, team building, fundraising and program planning and development.
-Current (or ability to attain) CPR/ AED and First Aid certifications.
-Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
-A minimum of 3-5 years of YMCA experience or equivalent non-profit experience.
-A minimum of 5 years of experience leading and developing programs for youth including such program areas as camps, sports, recreation, parent/child programs, health and wellness.
-Must have management proficiency, leadership development capabilities, be skilled in conflict resolution, budgeting, communication, public relations, marketing, volunteer development, supervision, team building, fundraising and program planning and development.
-Current (or ability to attain) CPR/ AED and First Aid certifications.
-Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
-All employees are considered to have a supervisory or
disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon
commencement and will be submitted to the Association Office Human Resources
Department prior to beginning the first day of work.
Fulltime, exempt position plus health and retirement benefits,
salary range $42,000 to $48,000. Some flexibility in schedule, some evening and
weekend hours required. All employees are considered to have a supervisory or
disciplinary action relationship over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon
commencement and will be submitted to the Association Office Human Resources
Department prior to beginning the first day of work.
YMCA of the East Bay is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send your
cover letter, resume, and any salary requirements that you have
