Associate Program Director

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.

GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Associate Program Director will be responsible for managing select activities associated with our Arts & Humanities, Scouting, Youth and Family events, and Camp Programs at our Somerset Hills YMCA, including the administration of these programs to ensure that they create opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Essential Functions:

Arts & Humanities

• Supervise assigned Arts & Humanities instructors and oversee daily program operations.
• Hire, train, onboard, and coach instructors.
• Assist in developing new programs in response to community and member needs.
• Manage registration processes, program supplies, outstanding payments, and monthly draft reviews.
• Collaborate with other departments to support member and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee the Adaptive Program in partnership with the Adaptive Coordinator to ensure inclusive programming and appropriate participant support.

Camp – Enrichment & Performing Arts

• Supervise counselors within assigned units and support daily camp operations.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and ongoing development; complete seasonal evaluations.
• Support lesson planning, weekly special events, and themed activities.
• Utilize camp management software to communicate with families and generate reports.
• Ensure campers understand rules, schedules, and expectations.
• Maintain proper use, care, and organization of equipment and supplies.

• Coordinate Girl Scout Patch and Merit Badge programs, including workshops, supplies, and recruitment.
• Provide administrative support including registration, participant database management, and promotional materials.
• Develop recognition and engagement initiatives for participants.
• Serve as primary point of contact for scouting programs.

• Birthday Parties
• Coordinate events from inquiry through completion, including scheduling, staffing, payments, and supplies.
• Communicate with families and staff to ensure safe, high-quality experiences.

Family Nights & Kids Night Out

• Plan and coordinate monthly and special events, including staffing, supplies, and logistics.
• Communicate schedules, updates, and event details to families and staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in education, Recreation, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience directing youth programming with a focus on School Age Child Care and Summer Camp.
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must have flexibility to work a non traditional work schedule with expectations to work evenings and some weekends.
• Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel as well as good administrative skills.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when…