Job description

We are a diverse community joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility.

With more than 60,000 members across Chester County, our programs and facilities are always based on the unique needs and interests of the communities we serve. In addition, our volunteers, staff, members and donors are all united by a deep commitment to continually strengthen Chester County.

Job Title: Family Programs Director
Branch: Kennett Area YMCA
Location: Kennett Square, PA
Shifts/Availability: Full-Time, Exempt
Starting Salary: $42,000-$45,000

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine:
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

The Kennett Area YMCA has an exciting, full-time, leadership opportunity for a creative, results-driven individual to develop and grow family programming and increase member engagement as a Family Programs Director.

Position Summary:
Manages the implementation, development and delivery of Family programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring and training of staff; curriculum development; budget control; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. The Family Programs Director leads the Youth Development team in providing a safe environment and provides leadership in expanding Family programming.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Develops and grows Family programming while increasing Member engagement. \Models the importance of building connections among staff, members, program participants and volunteers.
• Models effective listening skills when interacting with staff, members and volunteers. Ensures that staff have opportunities to develop their own listening skills.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Manages the Family programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistic to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Assists with annual campaign activities. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• Two years of direct supervisory experience with child, youth or family programming preferred
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff required
• Preferred knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations Ability to
• establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance along with a 12% employer contribution to the retirement savings plan (after 2 years of service and must be at least 21 years of age)
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Flexible hours, paid time off and holidays
• Free Family membership for employee and eligible dependents

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

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