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YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South · 2 hours ago

Program Director 1 - MSCS

Cordova,TN,US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Director 1, MSCS will oversee site-based staff and School Age programs, ensuring participant safety and fostering children's growth. This role includes responsibilities such as staff supervision, program quality assurance, and community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Lead assigned site(s) and take responsibility for the successful operation of school age before/after and camping programs, including observing, coaching, and supervising program site directors and group leaders

Coach and supervise Site Directors and Group Leaders in areas including, but not limited to: planning and implementation of the program, providing a high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintaining stimulating and orderly program spaces, operating their programs in conformity to state/county licensing and agency regulations, maintaining program enrollment at appropriate levels, conducting program tours and periodic open house/registration events, maintaining accurate and complete records, Planning(in partnership with direct supervisor) and conducting parent involvement events (i.e. Parent Group, picnics, holidays, and parent/child activities)

Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agencies, school administration, community partners and parent groups

Supervises site directors and group leaders (all site level staff)

In partnership with Supervisor & Human Resources, address all performance/behavior issues

Review timecards for accuracy; assist with timecards corrections

Scheduling of site staff

Facilitates community engagement and partnerships

Conducts site audits/visits daily to ensure quality across functions such as partnerships, program implementation, and compliance with DHS

Help to drive enrollment

Supports assignments and special projects assigned by supervisors

Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from supervisor(s) and peer Childcare Directors as needed

Evaluate sites in areas including, but not limited to, proper implementation of curriculum and lesson planning, program quality control, and recruitment and retention of program participants

Assure compliance with state and local regulations

Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed

Model superior communication and leadership to their team

Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign at assigned school sites

Attends and participates in assigned staff meetings and special events to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to the YMCA’s vision and mission

Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to with the Program Director - Quality Operations, Sr. Program Director - Quality Operations, or Executive Director/ Vice President to meet the changing needs of the program

Qualification

Supervisory skillsChildcare experienceProgram managementGoogle Suite proficiencyCommunication skillsCommunity engagementConflict resolutionOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Required

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service within our program sites

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information

Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs, as well as the ability to use most office equipment is required

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Minimum 21 years of age

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) certificate for completing thirty hours of orientation training, or the equivalent as recognized by the Department and four years of experience in child development or related experience; OR

Two years of college (30 hours of which shall be in business or management, child or youth development, early childhood education or related field) and two years of experience in a group setting; OR

Four-year degree and one year of full-time (paid or unpaid) experience in a group setting