Youth Programs Manager Job Northern Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Northern

The Youth Programs Manager is responsible for managing the administration and operations of programs for ages 0-18, including but not limited to:
Camp Big Sky, after school programs, PIR and out of school days, youth athletics, and youth enrichment. In addition to Youth Program oversight, the Youth Programs Manager will also be responsible for helping to launch our new Community Campus in the park and for driving the future direction for youth programs.

JOB DETAILS

Education, Experience, Preferred Skills & Background

Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field
3-5 years direct experience working with youth
Experience leading others and managing a team
Experience in environmental education, youth programs, camp management or related field
Background in teaching school-aged youth in non-standard environments
Hold skills in outdoor activities; including hiking and team sports
CPR and First Aid certification and training preferred.
Combination of education and experience will be considered
Computer proficiency including email communication, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, digital photo downloading and sharing, database management, and ability and willingness to learn other software as needed.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
Must be able to work in a moderately noisy environment.
This position is very active and requires employees to frequently stand, walk or run during the workday or for long periods of time.
Must be able to frequently lift a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with the assistance of another team member or mechanical assistance (such as a hand cart, etc.).

Responsibilities & Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform these essential duties satisfactorily:

Strategic Programming- 40%

Develop year-round programming that engages youth in recreation and enrichment opportunities.
Develop and manage programming and curriculum that engages children to thrive through spaces intended for education and exploration.
Develop weekly schedules for staffing and activities, while coordinating all logistics.
When needed, serve as Camp Big Sky staff directly supervising children with a creative, fun and positive attitude.
Directly supervise and lead children during specialty and after school programming.
Coordinate all facility and transportation logistics within BSCO assets/programs.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents, program participants, and community members.
Work with the Programs Committee to support the direction and vision of BSCO program growth.

Administration- 30%

Manage youth program registration in coordination with the BASE administrative staff, Recreation Manager, and Programs Director using Recreation Software.
Maintain and purchase all necessary program and facility supplies.
Set up, maintain, and take down all Camp Big Sky supplies and yurt facilities.
Maintain all necessary forms including but not limited to program records, contact information, and signed incident and enrollment forms.
Track participant enrollment. Check and report rosters daily.
Provide all marketing and communications details with the Communications team.
Maintain and purchase all necessary program supplies.
Assist the Operations Director with development of budgets for each individual program so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations. Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
Assist in providing stats, stories, and budget to Development team as grants request information.
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