What do we look for in a Program Director?

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Program Director develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA programs. They are responsible for monitoring and developing budgets, marketing strategies, and ensuring staff are hired and trained in accordance with Channel Islands YMCA expectations.

• Accountable for financial development including budgeting and meeting growth expectations.
• Management of financial controls including registration processing, implementation of accounting best practices, administration of grants and contracts, working with vendors, management of accounts receivable and payable, processing scholarships, and control of department wages.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for department growth (especially grass-roots). Work with the Marketing Department on collateral development and brand maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures, policies and standards related to health and safety. Complete routine risk assessments and correct deficiencies. Report incidents promptly.
• Provide for supervision of a staff team including hiring, scheduling, enforcement of expectations, compliance with association standards, coordination with Human resources, regular communication, and modeling of best practices.
• Responsible for providing growth and development opportunities for a staff team including goal setting, annual evaluation, coaching, and meeting/developing training plans.
• Meet program quality expectations outlined in association procedures, policies and standards for the department as evident on surveys, observations, and audits. This includes character education.
• Provide for the routine management of programs such as developing program proposals, implementation of offerings, evaluating data, and communication of results.
• Lead an annual campaign team by meeting volunteer and financial goals. Additionally, support branch annual fundraising events.
• Work with volunteers in various capacities (i.e. committees, program support) by recruiting, screening, training, and evaluating.
• Provide general oversight to the branch environment including serving as a manager on duty, enforcing membership expectations, cross marketing, and working with peers on branch goals.
• Work as part of the association resource team to grow business and improve quality.
• Model YMCA values while working with staff, volunteers, members, and community partners.
• Fosters personal growth through self-development and improving functional expertise.
• Carry out all responsibilities and communications in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as required based on specialized program areas.

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• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services or related area; related graduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years previous work experience in related field preferred.
• YMCA Organizational Leader certification required within three years from date of hire.