Child Care Senior Program Director - South County Ymca

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.

• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.

• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

• May assist with Program Committee meetings.

• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.

• Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Ensures high quality programs and implements program enhancements and initiatives.

• Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented.

• Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines. Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected.

• Maintains proper records and files at all times.

• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate

• Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed

• Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensure physical environment supports healthy living.

• Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies.

• Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams

• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.

• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.

• Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top

priorities and strategic objectives.

• Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.

• Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for

efficiencies and effectiveness.

• Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.

• Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.

• One to two years related experience preferred.

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

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

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Savings

• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment

• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide

• Discounts on YMCA programs

• Discounts on YMCA Childcare