Program Management - Assistant Youth, Teen and Family Director

YMCA of Lincoln•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

The Assistant Youth, Teen & Family Program Director assists with developing, promoting, and overseeing programs that support youth and families. Programs include Child Watch, Before/After School Childcare, Summer Day Camp, Schools Days Out, teen programming, preschool, and other family programs. The role includes curriculum development and implementation, compliance with state licensing procedures, visits to off-site childcare programs, and collaboration with school officials to develop relationships, identify needs, and design programs. The director also works with participants on past-due fees and account updates, monitors program safety and policy adherence, evaluates program effectiveness and participation, and implements improvements or new activities. The position directly supervises personnel, including hiring, training, work assignment and direction, performance appraisal, payroll approval and reporting, staff meetings, recognition and discipline, and complaint resolution.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement curriculum.
Follow state licensing procedures, including obtaining Child Care Director status and maintaining accurate records of staff certifications.
Regularly visit off-site child care programs.
Collaborate with school officials to develop positive relationships, determine needs, and design programs accordingly.
Contact program participants regarding past-due fees and account updates.
Observe and assess program situations for safety, security, and adherence to policies.
Develop action plans and communicate with participants, parents or guardians, and school partners as needed.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Implement continuous program improvement processes and establish new program activities as needed.
Supervise personnel in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, auditing and appraising performance, approving and reporting payroll, conducting staff meetings, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.