YD Broward - Senior Program Director, LEAP
Company: YMCA of South Florida
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
The YMCA of South Florida is now hiring a Senior Program
Director for their Broward Youth Development Team. Under the
supervision of the Executive and Associate Executive Directors of
Youth Development, the Senior Program Director is responsible for
the supervision, professional development, and mentoring of various
full-time staff, administration, management, and oversight of
various YMCA youth programs. The Senior Program Director is
responsible for the fiscal, program outcomes, and compliance of the
department and assigned grant(s); while ensuring the safety and
well-being of program participants and staff.Essential
Functions:
- Accountable for the overall operations of the designated
programs including After-School, Out of School and Summer Program
components.
- Ensures overall implementation of high quality programs that
meet contract compliance and outcomes.
- Responsible for budgeting, funds management and adequate
utilization of grant funds for the designated program.
- Assists with the annual budget development and inputting of the
budget into the department's internal financial systems.
- Completes and provide the Associate and Executive Directors
Operational Reports for staffing, data outcomes, and
attendance.
- Attains student enrollment goal and ensure attendance maximizes
contract(s).
- Completes all purchasing within program budgets on assigned
dates.
- Coordinates system for registration and intake at the beginning
of each new program/ new season.
- Ensures high standards of maintenance, safety and cleanliness
in facilities used by the YMCA to assure that the requirements of
regulatory codes are fully met.
- Enhances inclusion programs (where applicable) through program
development, design and assessment.
- Provides leadership to ensure compliance with contract service
requirements.
- Oversees all licensing compliance including completing
licensing packages (if applicable).
- Acts as the community liaison for the designated program and
ensures visibility and recognition in all the outreach
activities.
- Reports all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the
corporate office via email.
- Adheres to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements
which mandate by law all child care personnel to report suspicions
of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires
employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the
assistance of the Program Directors.
- Ensures that the proper staffs to child ratios are maintained
at all times and hold program directors accountable to resolve
discrepancies.
- Holds Program Directors accountable to set high standards and
develop a culture of ownership at sites.
- Supports the Associate Executive Director and Executive
Director of Youth Development with the preparation of the annual
program budget.
- Monitors income and expenditures closely to ensure spending is
within budget guidelines.
- Manages payroll according to budget.
- Visits principals at each school on a quarterly basis to
develop and maintain positive relationships.
- Mentors and coaches Program Directors.
- Coordinates Special Events as assigned by the Associate and
Executive Directors of Youth Development.
- Seeks opportunities within the community to partner in
community events.
- Develops and directs high-quality member "participant and
family" engagement strategies and programs which support family
center and Association mission, goals, and strategies.
- Facilitates and participates in scheduled personnel
professional development training. Assist in developing new
training components and organize or assist with training
events.
- Responsible for the maintenance and organization of designated
program locations to include securing leases annually.
- Assists in the development of Program Guide, flyers, branch and
program brochures, press releases and other marketing materials
necessary to promote the program within budgetary
guidelines.Position Profile:
- Intrinsic motivation to be accountable, responsible and give of
ones best.
- Strategic planner who align short, medium and long term goals
in all initiatives.
- Outgoing personality who enjoys speaking to people.
- Detailed Orientated with strong Leadership Skills.
- The ability to motivate and organize staff.Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or
related field required or equivalent years of experience.
- Minimum three (3) years experience in related program
management.
- At least five (5) years experience in childcare, education, or
program area.
- Strong leadership qualities, ability to coordinate, inspire and
motivate others.
- Knowledge of effective teaching methods and curriculum
development; Ability to design programs to meet the learning needs
of elementary and/or middle school students.
- High level of communication skills, both written and oral.
- Experience working in an ethnically diverse community and in
meeting the needs of the groups represented.
- Strong initiative and ability to solve problems.
- Ability and commitment to work collaboratively.As a condition
of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily
clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening and
drug test.As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully
complete a urinalysis within 72 hours of notice. Failure to
complete the drug test within this timeframe will automatically
disqualify you from employment. Please note Medical Marijuana cards
do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.The YMCA
of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity
prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color,
religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political
affiliation, age, or disability.
Keywords: YMCA of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale , YD Broward - Senior Program Director, LEAP, Executive , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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