Hockomock Area YMCA
Assistant Youth Program Director (Gymnastics, Dance, Camp & Enrichment)
Hockomock Area YMCA, Foxboro, Massachusetts, us, 02035
Description
The Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring an Assistant Youth Program Director to oversee and lead a variety of youth-related, school-age, and teen programs throughout multiple departments. During the summer with some off season responsibilities, this position serves as an Assistant Camp Director. During the school year, this position is responsible for the administration, coaching, and teaching in the Gymnastics, Dance, and Enrichment departments. The schedule includes some nights and one weekend day to support Gymnastics, Enrichment, Dance, and additional youth program department areas. The Assistant Youth Program Director must love to work with children in a variety of programs and settings. This is a well-rounded role that provides experiences across a wide variety of departments to provide a solid foundation for a Y career.
Essential FunctionsResponsible for the administration and coaching/instruction of youth programs (Gymnastics, Dance, Enrichment), including:Evaluating, hiring, training, and supervising staffEstablishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plansPromoting programsManaging budgetsMonitoring, training, and recruiting volunteers
In coordination with the Camp Leadership Team & Camp Director, provides direct hands-on programming for camp, including:
Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff to plan and develop a successful Camp programPlanning and implementing activities, trips, and special camp eventsPreparing camp related information and promotion before and during camp seasonEnsuring camp is safe and well maintained
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, organizing, and promoting program registrationsDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizationsDevelops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectivesAssists in YMCA fundraising activities and special eventsModels relationship-building skills in all interactions, responding to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely mannerParticipates in Association-wide Program meetings, events, and trainingsRequirements
Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education, or a related field2-3 years of work experience with children, gymnastics, dance, camp, and/or arts & enrichmentAbility to work a flexible schedule to support youth programming and campExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to effectively handle conflict situations with children and adultsExcellent problem-solving skills and demonstrates superior judgementCertification in First Aid and CPR within 30 days; lifeguarding and ropes course certification strongly encouragedAbility to work independently and professionally
The Invensys Foxboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is hiring an Assistant Youth Program Director to oversee and lead a variety of youth-related, school-age, and teen programs throughout multiple departments. During the summer with some off season responsibilities, this position serves as an Assistant Camp Director. During the school year, this position is responsible for the administration, coaching, and teaching in the Gymnastics, Dance, and Enrichment departments. The schedule includes some nights and one weekend day to support Gymnastics, Enrichment, Dance, and additional youth program department areas. The Assistant Youth Program Director must love to work with children in a variety of programs and settings. This is a well-rounded role that provides experiences across a wide variety of departments to provide a solid foundation for a Y career.
Essential FunctionsResponsible for the administration and coaching/instruction of youth programs (Gymnastics, Dance, Enrichment), including:Evaluating, hiring, training, and supervising staffEstablishing new program activities and expanding programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plansPromoting programsManaging budgetsMonitoring, training, and recruiting volunteers
In coordination with the Camp Leadership Team & Camp Director, provides direct hands-on programming for camp, including:
Recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising staff to plan and develop a successful Camp programPlanning and implementing activities, trips, and special camp eventsPreparing camp related information and promotion before and during camp seasonEnsuring camp is safe and well maintained
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, organizing, and promoting program registrationsDevelops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizationsDevelops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectivesAssists in YMCA fundraising activities and special eventsModels relationship-building skills in all interactions, responding to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely mannerParticipates in Association-wide Program meetings, events, and trainingsRequirements
Bachelor's Degree in recreation, education, or a related field2-3 years of work experience with children, gymnastics, dance, camp, and/or arts & enrichmentAbility to work a flexible schedule to support youth programming and campExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to effectively handle conflict situations with children and adultsExcellent problem-solving skills and demonstrates superior judgementCertification in First Aid and CPR within 30 days; lifeguarding and ropes course certification strongly encouragedAbility to work independently and professionally