Center Director

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization that has been serving children and young adults across all five boroughs since 1914. PAL offers diverse programs including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, teen centers, college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. A cornerstone of PAL's strategy is offering competitive and recreational sports. PAL is devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, including for its own teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field is required.
A minimum of four years of demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory position providing services to youth that includes program management and staff supervision, with at least three years in a leadership capacity.
Demonstrated skills and competency in youth development program planning and administration, and the ability to supervise multiple staff.
Leadership skills in conflict intervention, negotiation, decision-making, and delegation.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to speak effectively and persuasively to staff, members, parents, groups, and community residents.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with DYCD funded programs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
School-Age Child Care (SACC) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish goals and objectives for the Center and effectively oversee all programs and operations.
Ensure compliance with Agency policies.
Prepare and organize financial and program reports on a scheduled basis and as requested by the Regional Director.
Work with Agency personnel to ensure that organizational objectives are accomplished, and serve as the senior representative of the center.
Plan and oversee the effective development and administration of programs and services.
With assistance and direction from the Agency, recruit, interview, hire, and train staff and volunteers.
Oversee and evaluate programs and staff on a scheduled and consistent basis.
Counsel, discipline, recommend for promotions or pay increases, and terminate staff as needed and in compliance with Agency policies.
Develop a positive environment for youth development based on the mission and goals of the Agency.
Establish and maintain policies and procedures that ensure the safety and well-being of all members, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Establish, implement, and evaluate plans to promote the organization and market programs to the community at large.
Ensure that program staff understands and effectively communicates the standards of the program; that they provide safe, functional, clean, and well-lit program areas and that program equipment is appropriately used and maintained.
Ensure that a professional, instructional environment exists in all program areas.
Ensure that communication and guidance from staff to youth members is carried out professionally, enabling members to make appropriate choices in their educational, personal, physical, social, emotional, and vocational lives.
Build and maintain relationships with schools' participants come from and work with school staff to ensure programming is reflecting school goals and needs.
Convene meetings with staff, volunteers/interns, program members, parents, and community residents as needed to assist in program delivery, communicate established policies, and promote a positive environment.
Develop collaborative relationships with other community-based organizations to enhance program offerings.
Organize and/or participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image, cultivate relationships, and generate broad support.
Complete the minimum training hours as outlined in the New York State School-Age Child Care (SACC) Regulations.