Program Lead

Status:
Non-Exempt, Part-Time $22.00/hr

Job Title:

Program Lead

Reports to:

Program Director, Family & Youth Enrichment

Under the direction of the Program Director of the Family and Youth Enrichment department, the Program Lead is primarily responsible for facilitating programs focused on family and youth enrichment with an emphasis on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The programs include After school Achievement Academy, Toddler Achievement Academy, Operation Hero, Camp Hero, Operation Little Learner, and potential support for special events.

Duties include working closely with the Program Coordinators to ensure that program needs are being addressed.

• Fulfill program and special event responsibilities identified by the Program Director.
• Facilitate programs with intention and purpose. Conduct all activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of each program are met.
• Provide high-quality programs using current teaching techniques and FYE Standard Operating Procedures. Fulfill Administrative requirements outlined in the manual, including completion of program attendance, incident documentation, program reports, timecards, mileage and petty cash requests, monthly statistics, and special projects as feasible.
• Be a good steward of agency and grant funds, promote cause-driven leadership and the attitude of gratitude.
• Be available for families seeking services with a general working knowledge of all ASYMCA programs and services.
• Complete statistical reporting and periodic program evaluations and use data to inform program enhancements.
• Able to evaluate programs using available data. Support the Program Manager in the grant application and fund generation by providing ASY stories, participant photos, and other activities as appropriate.
• Actively participate in scheduled meetings, team implementation of FYE events, office space improvements, and program development.
• Monitor and organize program supplies and equipment.
• Implementation and facilitation of programs that support the needs and well-being of the military family in terms of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Work collaboratively interdepartmentally and with military and civilian organizations to provide high-quality programs/events that benefit military members and their families.
• Maintain professionalism by administering both verbal and written correspondence in a timely manner. Supports other departments as schedule permits. Maintains professional boundaries with program participants and FYE staff.
• Follow uniform policy; maintain professional demeanor when representing the ASYMCA.
• Complete statistical reporting in a timely manner and in accordance with FYE department Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and programming curriculum. Demonstrates the YMCA Leadership Competencies.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Evening or weekend work as required.

This position may include interaction with donors, potential donors, program participants, volunteers, partners, ASYMCA SD Board and staff, and other community individuals.

No staff supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum:
At least 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), Psychology, Sociology, Recreation or related field. Experience facilitating children’s programs and/or working in a similar capacity for a nonprofit organization. Familiarity with the military population or equivalent socio-economic group.

Preferred:
Valid CA Child Development Permit (Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, or Program Director) and/or a B.A. degree from an accredited university or college in Child Development, Social Service, Child Care, Family Resources, Education or a comparable course of study.

• General knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices.
• A professional demeanor with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Responsible, well organized, and demonstrate initiative.
• Proficiency…