21st Century CLC Program Director - YMCA of Northwest North ...

YMCA OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA JOB VACANCY LISTINGJob Title CHILD CARE SERVICES 21 st Century CLC PROGRAM DIRECTORBrief Description:The 21st Century Learning Center is a grant-funded program serving 2 middle schools and 1 highschool in Forsyth County. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who can provide a highquality program experience, build great relationships with diverse groups of individuals, and overseethe detailed data collection, administrative, and project management work required to maintain agrant-funded program. Responsible for staffing and program implementation. Works closely withWS/FC School District administrators and Department of Public Instruction as well as YMCA of NWNCGrants Manager and NC State staff to ensure grant requirements are met. Grant requirements includeobtaining grades, conducting parent meetings, weekend workshops, and attendance records ofchildren served by the program, and reporting them according to deadlines set forth by the GrantsManager and funding agency. Must be familiar with NC Standard Course of Study and have someexperience with curriculum development. The applicant must have a passion for supporting LEPstudent’s educational success. Must have a bachelor’s degree and be familiar with the Forsyth Countyschool system.Branch:Hours/Days:YMCA Child Care ServicesVary/Monday - Friday(Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and/extended hours asnecessary)Status:Full-time; ExemptStarting Salary: $34,000-$37,000Reports to: Child Care Services Executive DirectorQualifications:• Experience working in the secondary education system as well as with LEP youth and families• Preferred candidate will have a 4-year college degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work orrelated field• Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish. Able to communicate in both languages• Strong interpersonal, organization, verbal and written communication skills.Submit Application or Resume to:Kim McClure, Executive DirectorChild Care Services YMCAk.mcclure@ymcanwnc.org336-727-4849/Fax 336-722-4272Cut-off date for applying for this position is: September 20, 2013Our Mission: Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Revised: 1-2011

Job DescriptionJob TitleJob Code21st Century CLC PROGRAM DIRECTORExemptSUMMARYThe applicant must have a passion for supporting LEP student’s educational success. Must have a bachelors degree and befamiliar with the Forsyth County school system. A successful candidate will exhibit good human relation skills, initiative,problem-solving and organizational skills, dependability, leadership experience, and effective written and verbalcommunication skills.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESStaffing• Recruits, hires, trains, develop, and direct staff/volunteers.• Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Makes recommendations for wage adjustments.• Recruits, trains, motivate, and recognize volunteers.• Provides ongoing staff/volunteer trainings; ensures subordinate staff/volunteers attend appropriate and requiredtrainings.• Ensures required certifications are current for all branch staff/ volunteersProgram Service/Delivery• Implements character development, mission, diversity initiatives, and quality initiatives into program and memberservice delivery.• Offers fun, safe, quality programs that are in accordance with association policies/guidelines.• Directs and supervises program activities to meet branch and association objectives.• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.• Establishes new program activities and expands program in accordance with strategic and operating plans.• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. May organize and schedule programregistrations.• Obtains and evaluates program and member feedback. Makes appropriate changes to programs and servicesbased on feedback.• Keeps all departmental equipment in safe, operable, and clean condition.Fiscal Management• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.• Completes forecasting and variance analyses accurately and on time.• Makes staffing and program adjustments as necessary to meet budget targets.Administrative/ Leadership• Assists with Annual Giving Campaign, other fundraising activities, and special events.• Responds to member/program participant, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner• Maintains program statistics and program participation records.• Ensures policies and procedures are enforced.• Ensures timely input and accuracy of bi-weekly payroll.• Participates in association ATP (Association Team Player) meetingsOur Mission: Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Revised: 1-2011

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Attend required meetings and trainings.• Support fundraising events, both branch and association-wide.• Assist with special events, both branch and association-wide/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Supervises all staff and volunteerswithin the department, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees and/or volunteers; planning, assigning anddirecting work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolvingproblems.YMCA Competencies (Team Leader)Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changinglives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to supportfund-raising.Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities.Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailorscommunications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support thelaunching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectivelycreates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has thefunctional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-dateknowledge and skills in technology.QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field• Experience working in the secondary education system in North Carolina• Experience working with LEP youth and families• Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish. Able to communicate in both languages• CPR/First Aid/AED – must obtain certification within first 90 days of employment and maintain a currentcertification thereafter.PHYSICAL DEMANDS• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in awide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).Our Mission: Helping people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Revised: 1-2011