Program Director- Membership

The River Valley Regional YMCA Careers•Lock Haven, PA

About The Position

This position supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Director develops, organizes, and implements high-quality YMCA programs, directing program activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives. The role oversees staff and volunteers, develops programs and community partnerships, monitors budgets and program effectiveness, and supports marketing, fundraising, and special events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Complete required training within 30 days of hire, including Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Complete YMCA program-specific certifications.
Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, a minimum age of 21.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience preferred.
Previous supervisory skills in customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise program activities to meet community needs and fulfill YMCA objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers; evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Establish new program activities and expand programs in the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Assist with marketing and distributing program information; organize and schedule registrations and may review and process scholarship applications.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Develop and monitor program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
Coordinate facility use for program activities and events.
Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Model relationship-building skills and respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
May assist with Program Committee meetings.
Compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.