Quality Youth Programs Director Job at Metro Atlanta YMCA
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Commitment to Health and Safety
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NATURE AND SCOPE:
Under the direction of the VP of Youth Programs, the Quality Youth Programs Director will develop, organize, administer and evaluate youth programming, which includes Afterschool, Day Camp and Teen Programs. This position is key to strategic alignment with the YMCA of the USA initiatives to “strengthen the foundations of community” and with the success of the Metro Atlanta YMCA strategic plan.
Under the direction of the VP of Youth Programs, the Quality Youth Programs Director will develop, organize, administer and evaluate youth programming, which includes Afterschool, Day Camp and Teen Programs. This position is key to strategic alignment with the YMCA of the USA initiatives to “strengthen the foundations of community” and with the success of the Metro Atlanta YMCA strategic plan.
Requirements:
- Strong project management skills: highly skilled at planning, organizing, and leading multiple projects, establishing priorities, and meeting tight deadlines on a weekly basis in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to understand, communicate, prioritize, and comply with reporting requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with YMCA branch and association team members.
- Ability to coordinate collection of relevant information from multiple departments.
- Ability to identify challenges and think creatively to provide solutions.
- Ability to build strong relationships with peers and lead through influence to achieve goals.
- Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and execution on grant obligations.
- Strong data management skills to support cabinets, department leads and program staff.
- Strong computer proficiency with excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Five years of experience in nonprofits.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Essential Functions:
1. Conducts observations of youth program staff practices utilizing youth program quality assessment tools & provides recommendations to Directors to ensure program safety and quality.
2. Participates in regular progress report meetings with Directors to identify and address areas of concern related to best youth development practices.
3. Supervise and monitor all quality assurance activities and staff relating Bright from the Start
4. Supervise and monitor all quality assurance activities and staff relating Quality Rated
5. Develop and follow best practices and protocols, which include quality assurance staffing, training, scheduling, accountability and reporting.
6. Support Club Directors in hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance evaluations of program staff.
7. Develop and deliver trainings for program staff implementing programs, grants and partnerships
8. Provide individual and group coaching and training as needed to ensure Y branches and sites are meeting program safety and quality practices, benchmarks and engagement goals.
9. Minimum of 1 year of supervision experience required.
10. CPR/AED certification required within 6 months of employment.
11. YMCA-related certifications required by the job, but other national certification may be accepted as proof of proficiency. YMCA certifications should be obtained within 6 months of employment.
12. Pass the State of Georgia criminal background check and a drug screen test.
13. Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationship with staff, YMCA members, volunteers, partnering schools and general public.
14. High degree of human relation skills, i.e., ability to effectively communicate and manage information to peers, staff and volunteers.
15. Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
16. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem-solve and possess effective time management skills.
17. Other projects as identified by VP of Programs.
2. Participates in regular progress report meetings with Directors to identify and address areas of concern related to best youth development practices.
3. Supervise and monitor all quality assurance activities and staff relating Bright from the Start
4. Supervise and monitor all quality assurance activities and staff relating Quality Rated
5. Develop and follow best practices and protocols, which include quality assurance staffing, training, scheduling, accountability and reporting.
6. Support Club Directors in hiring, onboarding, coaching and performance evaluations of program staff.
7. Develop and deliver trainings for program staff implementing programs, grants and partnerships
8. Provide individual and group coaching and training as needed to ensure Y branches and sites are meeting program safety and quality practices, benchmarks and engagement goals.
9. Minimum of 1 year of supervision experience required.
10. CPR/AED certification required within 6 months of employment.
11. YMCA-related certifications required by the job, but other national certification may be accepted as proof of proficiency. YMCA certifications should be obtained within 6 months of employment.
12. Pass the State of Georgia criminal background check and a drug screen test.
13. Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationship with staff, YMCA members, volunteers, partnering schools and general public.
14. High degree of human relation skills, i.e., ability to effectively communicate and manage information to peers, staff and volunteers.
15. Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
16. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem-solve and possess effective time management skills.
17. Other projects as identified by VP of Programs.
Employment Requirement:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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