Youth Services Associate Director

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Under the direction and guidance of the Youth Services District Director and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCA of Southeastern NC, the Associate Director is fully dedicated to the YMCA branch facility, and they are responsible for the oversight of the After school program and Summer Camp programs at that facility. The Associate Director serves as the primary daily face‑to‑face contact for YMCA coworkers, faculty, parents, and guardians and helps establish the after school program and summer camp at the assigned facility.

The Director must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and vision for serving the community. The Director will provide direction for the program and classroom, implement program curriculum, and provide quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

• Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
• Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
• Perform daily administrative work as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping, organization, customer service (including emails and phone calls).
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports; maintains CACFP and SFSP records.
• Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards.
• Trains new staff on current YMCA policies and procedures.
• Supervises after school and summer camp counselors; modify the schedule as necessary to maintain appropriate staff to student ratios and remain within budget.
• Develop relationships with school and community stakeholders to further deepen the YMCA and school relationship.
• Assists in hiring, firing, and oversight of the YMCA payroll system for all staff working under the Associate Director.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our purpose of strengthening communities with intention and purpose every day.
We welcome all: we are open to everyone.
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 nurture: we support you on 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.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible plan options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Complimentary nationwide YMCA Family Membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services
• Participation in the YMCA Retirement Plan

Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces innovative…