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SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

YMCA: Meadowlands Area YMCA

Location: North Arlington, NJ

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision of and leadership to all Program Directors and their respective departments- Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Day Care & Preschool classes, School Age Child Care/Camp, Adult Sports,and any future expansion of departments
• Serve as the Director of the following program areas: The Arts Programs - Performing and Visual - all ages, Afterschool Enrichment Programs - for students who attend the host school,Summer Enrichment Programs and Specialty Camps,Youth, Adult, Senior and Disabled activity programs and specialty sports.
• Volunteers Provide the coordination of all of the YMCA department's promotional information with the marketing department. Coordination of the facility management for all on and off site programs.
• Provide leadership in developing the strategic direction and alignment of the day-to-day work of all departments.
• Assisting with the YMCA's Strategic planning for the development of a new YMCA facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years of managerial or supervisory experience as a YMCA program director or aquatics director (or educational institution, business, program, or agency related to children).
• Preference will be given to individuals with experience in an aquatics environment.
• Certifications in Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor; and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalents (current or obtained within 4 months of hire).
• Current certifications in Lifeguard Training Instructor, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR for the professional rescuer) - a plus.
• A working knowledge of the computer especially Microsoft Office Suite (Windows environment).
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional image and the ability to work harmoniously with staff, members and the community are imperative.

Complete Details can be found on ourwebsite: www.ymcainfo.org

Salary: $48,000 - $59,000

Additional Compensation Details:

Group Health Insurance-single (medical, dental, prescription, vision and life insurance)

Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays and Sick Time

YMCA Retirement Fund (mandatory after qualifying period), 7% YMCA & 5% Employee Contribution

FSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Credit Union

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website for further position details prior to submitting your letter of application and resume. www.ymcainfo.org Email, mail or fax your letter of application and resume. Fax 201-955-2055

Apply By Email: jobs@meadowlandsYMCA.org

Resumes until: 4/15/2013

Contact: Katrina S Auer

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