PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DOWNTOWN BRANCH  

YMCA: YMCA of Greater Dayton

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Description:

• Plans, designs, evaluates, and implements all aspects of youth & adult fitness/wellness and aquatics programs of the Branch, in accordance with YMCA of the USA and YMCA of Greater Dayton guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and monitors annual budgets for each department.
• Responsible for all aspects of program development, quality and safety.
• Promotes programs by development and distribution of marketing materials in compliance with association standards.
• Plans and implements special events.
• Hires, trains, monitors, and evaluates appropriate staff.
• Fills staff vacancies in accordance with association guidelines.
• Establishes procedures for scheduling and finding substitutes.
• Holds effective staff meetings.
• Maintains accurate records for the department, facility, and staff.
• Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
• Completes incident and accident reports as required.
• Communicates any suggestions to improve the branch operations.
• Monitors and assists in maintaining the cleanliness of all areas.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and meets all state and local licensing requirements.
• Inspects equipment for safety hazards, damage or wear.
• Communicates to executive director any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up.
• Follows membership retention practices of the branch.
• Provides excellent member service.
• Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
• Is courteous and gives sincere attention to members by answering questions and providing positive and regular feedback to program participants.
• Knows the names of members and uses their names when speaking with them.
• Remains visible to participants when on duty.
• Increases member and program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Actively recruits, trains, and engages groups of volunteers.
• Works with volunteer committees.
• Actively participates and provides leadership to the "Strong Kids" campaign as assigned.
• Upholds guidelines of Director on Duty responsibilities.
• Participates on program task teams of the association.
• Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
• Attends designated trainings.
• Participates on appropriate program task teams of the association, such as aquatics, fitness & sports.
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Management Staff.

Education and Certifications - A 2-year college degree and applicable experience is required; 4 year degree strongly preferred. Certification requirements include: CPR/AED Adult, First Aid, Blood Bourne Pathogens, New Employee Orientation, and Child Abuse Prevention training is required within first 90 days of employment. Blood Bourne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention must be renewed every 12 months. Must hold current YMCA Lifeguard certification (or hold a valid Red Cross Lifeguard certification and attend YMCA Crossover within 90 days of employment).

Skills and Abilities - With an understanding of the YMCA mission as well as the goals and objectives of the strategic plan of the Association, this person must be able to handle multiple tasks and must be a creative, motivated, self-starter. Must have ability to lead and motivate others. Must be able to project enthusiasm to other staff and program participants. Must display sound judgment as well as independent thinking skills. Must be able to work independently as well as with a staff team. The person in this position must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must possess excellent relationship building and negotiation skills in order to maintain harmonious relationships with staff, members, volunteers, program participants, and the general public. Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications. Must hold a valid driver's license, insurable drivers record according to the YMCA's insurance carriers, and be able to provide own transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, etc. The incumbent must exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

With an understanding of the YMCA mission as well as the goals and objectives of the strategic plan of the Association, this person must be able to handle multiple tasks and must be a creative, motivated, self-starter. Must have ability to lead and motivate others. Must be able to project enthusiasm to other staff and program participants. Must display sound judgment as well as independent thinking skills. Must be able to work independently as well as with a staff team. The person in this position must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must possess excellent relationship building and negotiation skills in order to maintain harmonious relationships with staff, members, volunteers, program participants, and the general public. Computer skills needed, particularly with Microsoft Office and email applications. Must hold a valid driver's license, insurable drivers record according to the YMCA's insurance carriers, and be able to provide own transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, etc. The incumbent must exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.

The YMCA of Greater Dayton: is a mission driven organization committed to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. The Association has experienced unprecedented growth over the past 5-7 years, growing from a budget of approximately $5 million to a budget of $22 million. During this time, the YMCA of Greater Dayton has opened five new full facility branches in collaboration/partnership with hospitals, municipalities, churches and other social service agencies. The YMCA of Greater Dayton has recently merged with the YMCA of Greene County, creating a twelve branch metro system and an exciting opportunity to expand and enhance the three YMCA facilities in Greene County. The association is nationally recognized as a leader in collaborative and community partnerships. The YMCA of Greater Dayton is extremely committed to strategic planning and has adopted the Iams Corporation model as our strategic planning model. The Association Strong Kids Campaign will raise approximately $813,000 in its annual campaign in 2010 to help ensure that the mission of the YMCA is realized in the community.

Salary: $30,700 - $32,000

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HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online at www.ymcaonline.org (click on location/employment opportunities)

Apply Online: http://ymcaonline.org

Apply By Email: ghorton@daytonymca.org

Resumes until: 7/19/2010

Contact: Gayle L Horton
ghorton@daytonymca.org