YD Broward, Program Director, Special Needs, 26-27 School Year

The YMCA of South Florida•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director leads and manages the daily operations of Out of School Time Programs, including multiple Before and After School locations and summer camp programs in Broward County. The role oversees participant enrollment and engagement, develops and implements curriculum, supervises and trains staff, and ensures an inclusive, safe, and positive environment for participants. The Director is responsible for program quality, regulatory compliance, accurate records and reporting, payroll oversight, grant outcomes, nutrition counts, family and community communication, and fundraising for the Annual Y Campaign. The position requires an associate’s degree in education or a related field, 60 hours of college equivalent, or a CDA, as well as a Director’s Credential within 18 months of hire. Candidates must have at least one year of experience managing youth development programs and three years working directly with youth in organized out-of-school-time settings. The job involves regular visits to program and school sites, frequent driving for meetings and work-related duties, and occasional stressful conditions or irregular hours. Employment is at-will and contingent on successfully clearing a Level II fingerprint background screening and drug test.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in education or a related field, 60 hours of college equivalent, or CDA required.
Director’s Credential required within 18 months of hire.
At least one year of experience managing youth development programs.
At least three years of experience working directly with youth in organized out-of-school-time settings.
Strong administrative ability in day-to-day leadership and supervision of all sites.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Sound fiscal management practices, strong organizational abilities, and problem-solving strategies.
Demonstrated leadership through experience in supervision, community collaboration, and innovation.
Ability to observe program activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to travel by automobile and drive often for meetings and other work-related duties.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye/hand coordination, and corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
Must successfully clear a Level II fingerprint background screening and pass a drug test; medical marijuana cards are not accepted as an exemption.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English, Spanish, and Creole preferred.
Outgoing personality and enjoyment of speaking to people.
Innate desire to provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Oversee, manage, and execute participant enrollment processes for all programs; ensure participant files are collected and reported compliantly by deadlines.
Promote participant retention and program growth through recruitment and engagement surveys, and meet assigned attendance goals.
Develop and maintain positive relationships and regular communication with school administrators and representatives; communicate with families about activities and student progress.
Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners to support student success and build partnerships, including attending school SAC meetings and events.
Implement and maintain established Program Quality Standards at program locations and participate in developing those standards.
Provide daily supervision of part-time staff in afterschool and camp programs; recruit, train, and supervise staff to ensure sites are staffed to required ratios and provide quality programming in a safe environment.
Develop, implement, and monitor staff training plans with YD Senior leadership; ensure required yearly training is completed; conduct staff meetings and professional development sessions.
Conduct regular site visits and inspections for program quality, safety, and compliance.
Maintain accurate attendance, incident, behavior, and evaluation records.
Ensure compliance with state and local agencies and regulatory bodies, including licensing, DCF, CSC, and BASCC; prepare for and participate in site monitoring and achieve passing inspections.
Attend required departmental meetings and training.
Monitor and control program-site biweekly payroll.
Assist with curriculum development and implementation; ensure grant outcomes are met and service delivery components are provided, including Homework, Reading, PBL, Fitness, Nutrition, SEL, and Family Engagement.
Monitor and control daily and weekly nutrition counts in coordination with cafeteria staff or an assigned caterer.
Fundraise during the Annual Y Campaign.
Ensure the team meets or exceeds monthly sales and revenue targets and net unit growth.
Carry out additional responsibilities established by the Supervisor.