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PROGRAM DIRECTOR I
YMCA: South City Family YMCA
Location: St. Louis, MO
Job Description:
Under the direction of the District Director of Child Care Services or Designee, the incumbent will be responsible for the administration, management, marketing, and program development of the following departments: Y Club, Camps and Family ensuring all safety procedures and program quality standards are followed per YMCA policies and procedures. He/She needs to be able to hire, supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate a staff team while modeling, practicing and carrying out the "Y" values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to establish relationships with the general public, schools, families, and other organizational and community leaders.
Knowledge and ability to budget, market and plan quality programs.
Must have strong communication, organizational and marketing skills.
Must have a positive, enthusiastic and outgoing personality.
Must be able to hold staff and children accountable and carry out disciplinary procedures in a calm manner.
Ensures YMCA Policy and Procedures and all licensing or accreditation requirements are met.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with all school personnel, superintendents, instructors, and community.
Other responsibilities as assigned and/or specified by the designee.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
College Degree or equivalent that meets guidelines of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Physical Education or Recreation emphasis preferred.
Experience:
Must pass DHSS Child Abuse Screening, local law enforcement records check and Child Care registry.
Must have strong communication, verbal and written skills to establish relationships with the general public, other organizations and the community.
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
Must have the ability to budget, market and plan quality programs.
Must have basic computer knowledge.
Must be committed to adhering to association Code of Ethics.
Special skills, Licenses, Certifications or Equipment:
Certified in CPR PR, AED, Oxygen, and First Aid (must be certified within 30 days of employment)
Principles of Child Care (60-90 days)
Working with 5-12 year olds (within 6 months)
School Age Child Care Director (within 1 year)
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Must Pass Criminal History Background Check
Must Pass E-Verify Check
Salary: $28,200 - $34,100
Additional Compensation Details:
Please provide three professional references.HOW TO APPLY
Human Resources, South City Family YMCA, 3150 Sublette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139--No phone calls please.
Apply By Email: gfarrow@ymcastlouis.org
Resumes until: 4/12/2013
Contact: Georgetta Farrow
gfarrow@ymcastlouis.org
3150 Sublette Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63139
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