Job Title: Senior Program Director
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: COO
Pay: $58,000-62,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Program Director oversees all programming operations at all facilities, focusing on quality and growth of YMCA programs while providing supervision and mentoring for all program staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for leadership and career development, retention, recognition, and employee communication of program directors. Enforces Y culture, goal setting, and policy implementation.
• Works with COO in hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
• Works with COO to develop the program operating budgets for approval. Once passed, manages and monitors the budget to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Develops and directs quality relationship-based, member-focused programs and models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and community.
• Fosters a climate of motivation to develop member-focused programs and implements a program evaluation system to guarantee they support the Ys mission and cause.
• Spends time on the front-line observing programs, interacting with members, participants and parents of participants.
• Works with the marketing team to ensure effective communication and marketing efforts for both association-wide messaging and branch communications.
• Works with association staff in the development and implementation of association-wide strategic plan.
• Communicates fluently in both written and verbal settings for influence to attain buy-in and support of the YMCA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Education, Human Services, Social Services, or equivalent preferred.
• Four or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct total operations through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• This position requires on-site presence; remote work is not an option
• CPR and First Aid certifications will be required.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Please complete the Monroe County YMCA employment application. Please include your resume and cover letter in the secure online application form.