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PROGRAM DIRECTOR

YMCA: YMCA of Greater New York

Location: New York, NY

Job Description:

The Ridgewood YMCA is seeking a qualified applicant who will be responsible for the successful implementation of the school based after school program for 100 teens at Grover Cleveland High School (GCHS). The Program Director will also assist in the management of teen and middle school programs at the branch.

• Assist in creating, recommending and implementing a comprehensive school-based program, which considers space utilization, equipment needs, needs of the participants, requirements of the school, budget requirements, safety and emergency procedures, YMCA values and quality standards.
• Provide supervision to the planning, organization, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of the middle school and teen programs.
• Assist with grant writing during the summer months.
• Act as the Branch's liaison with the school administration and faculty.
• Work directly with school personnel liaison to maintain an active and efficient method of communication between the school and YMCA, and ensure all issues can be addressed promptly.
• Manage the upkeep of records that are essential to control, evaluation and reporting.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of outlining monthly and annual reports on the activities of the Y After School Program at GCHS.
• Provide guidance to all Y After School Program at GCHS staff and volunteers in an effort to ensure the program is delivered within the pre-determined guidelines (inclusive of budgetary guidelines.)
• Plan and implement leadership curriculum on a weekly basis at the branch.
• Convene and chair regularly scheduled meetings to plan program, review program status and conduct training in program content, as well as discuss any issues related to staff's caseload
• Manage any program component involving parents / guardians.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience managing teen programs.
• Comfortable with supervising and managing successful staff teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be well organized and able to handle shifting priorities.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Salary: $40,163 - $50,203

HOW TO APPLY

We offer an exciting and innovative work environment with an organizational culture committed to serving all members of our community. If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please forward your cover letter and resume with subject line "Program Director" to lharris@ymcanyc.org or to: Ridgewood YMCA Attn.: LaKeisha Harris, Executive Director 69-02 64th Street Ridgewood, NY 11385 Fax: (718) 386-6126 New York City's YMCA | WE'RE HERE FOR GOOD EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Apply By Email: lharris@ymcanyc.org

Resumes until: 5/31/2013

Contact: Lakeisha C Harris

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