Men's Athletics Director jobs in York, PA

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA child care program(s).

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages and directs the child development programs for assigned location(s). Availability to work early morning to late evening hours in accordance with operational hours. Act as a substitute as needed. 
2. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.  Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Supports curriculum development to align with quality standards.
3. Compiles program statistics. Ensures accurate and timely reporting as required by outside governing entities/organizations. (CACFP, Pre-K Counts, CCW/ELRC, EITC, STARS, Power Scholars,  )
4. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Provides reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.  Provides guidance on employee schedules to align with accreditation standards.
5. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the department and any applicable outside third party organizations (Pre-K Counts, etc.). Ensures program operates within budget. Monitors enrollment to meet budget guidelines.
6. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.  Maintains files as per licensing/accreditation/quality regulations in preparation for inspections/audits.  (DHS, NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Pre-K Counts, etc.)
7. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
8. Facilitates behavior intervention strategies and supports. Provides on-going trainings, coaching sessions, guides development of behavior plans, tracks data, and completes reports.
9. Develops and maintains relationships with state child development licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
10. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. (DHS, Keystone STARS, NAEYC, Pre-K Counts, etc.)
11. Provides staff leadership for committees as assigned.
12. Attends all required meetings/trainings.
13. Coordinate and lead special events for the department. Assist with the development of YMCA events, serve as lead for designated events. 
14. Creates and implements department goals, objectives & strategy for Annual Operating Plan.
15. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities. Provides support and leadership in annual support campaign.
16. Markets and distributes program information in coordination with marketing department.
17. Serves as Director on Duty as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Communication and Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Innovation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• Two years related experience, as a director of child development programs, preferred
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards, required credentials and completion of YMCA program specific certifications
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification
• Completion of YMCA trainings, YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
  the community

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.