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YMCA of Greater Houston · 1 day ago

Program Director-Katy ISD

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

YMCA of Greater Houston is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Director will develop, organize, and implement high-quality YMCA afterschool and day camp programs while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining strong relationships with families and the community.

ChildrenEducationHealth CareSocialTrainingYoung Adults

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and coordinates high quality youth development programs in afterschool and outdoor day camp setting for assigned location(s), in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards

Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas

Assist staff in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities for afterschool programs and outdoor day camp

Recruits, hires, and trains required program staff needed to meet DFPS minimum licensing standards and Y staffing ratios

Adheres to responsible fiscal stewardship, including managing all accounts receivables and accounts payable related to site budgets

Implements marketing strategies to promote program growth and brand exposure to the targeted communities and families

Builds and maintains relationship with families through consistent communication including parent orientations, newsletters, parent conferences and parent engagement events

Actively participates in YMCA center activities, meetings, and staff trainings

Develops and maintains strong relationships with school administration, parent and community groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs

Collects necessary qualitative and quantitative data needed to monitor program evaluation and measure program effectiveness

Participates in the annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned at the center and meets staff campaign goals

Participates in project teams related to advancing the strategic vision and goals of youth development department

Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations

Qualification

Program Quality OversightStaff DevelopmentFiscal ManagementCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationChild Abuse Prevention TrainingCommunication SkillsCommunity EngagementProgram EvaluationMarketing StrategiesRelationship Building

Required

3-5 years previous experience including 2 years supervisory experience in licensed childcare, preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent (preferred)

Must meet Director qualifications as stated in the Minimum Standards (#744.1015) under TDPRS

At least 21 years of age

CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings

Previous experience with diverse populations

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health

Available for trainings on occasional weekends and after hours