Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Program Director - Youth Enrichment
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, Macedonia, Ohio, United States, 44056
Program Director - Youth Enrichment (Education)
POSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It provides general administration of Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), Summer Day Camp, Fun & Snow Day programs. The director works directly with support staff to ensure all programs meet and exceed expectations and must understand Y member engagement strategies, fundraising, and new program development. The director will incorporate caring, honesty, faith, respect and responsibility into all aspects of the program.
OUR CULTURE Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith – are lived out in our daily culture. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, welcoming all people and embracing individuality while working together to make our community stronger.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create a vibrant cause‑centered culture for staff and volunteers.
Oversee Before and After School Education (BASE) programs including multiple off‑site locations, days off school, day camp, and snow day programs; develop curriculum and lessons to meet or exceed school content standards; order materials and maintain relationships with school leaders.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, coach and evaluate staff; lead and supervise the assistant child care director; plan and conduct monthly staff meetings.
Stay current with State Licensing requirements and meet standards set by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
Create and facilitate informational materials and brochures for promotional and public relations use in conjunction with branch marketing plans.
Use techniques and strategies for involving members and guests as volunteers; implement Parent Volunteer committee.
Seek member/participant feedback through regular evaluations; implement corrective strategies as needed.
Support the philanthropic efforts of the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign.
Develop, administer and control all program department budgets to meet or exceed targets; continually secure new funding sources; follow the collection policy.
Maintain cleanliness, upkeep and organization of all areas, including off‑site locations.
Actively participate in branch planning processes; monitor child payment records, purchasing procedures, financial aid, publicly funded childcare, USDA, daily attendance, volunteer database, volunteer hours, staff records and payroll.
Ensure the safety of staff, members and program participants using resources from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, our property and liability insurance provider, and other applicable risk‑management partners.
Maintain and actively foster positive relationships with parents, children, stakeholders, the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, and YMCA staff.
Actively participate in the ECE focus group (monthly) and branch leadership staff team (bi‑weekly); support team projects, active participation in groups, and other assignments as delegated by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
ABUSE PREVENTION
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures.
Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers.
Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations.
Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Developing Self & Others: Onboard and develop staff and volunteers for success; coach others for continuous development; share new learning to improve performance.
Collaboration: Identify and build relationships with internal or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects; build effective teams and committees by fostering a common vision and plans.
Inclusion: Value all people for their unique talents and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Program/Project Management: Follow fidelity, quality, and evidence‑based standards of programs, projects, or the organization; follow through on commitments with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Communication and Influence: Speak and write in a clear, articulate, and appropriate manner; maintain regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility.
Emotional Maturity: Regulate behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations; demonstrate a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified as an administrator for childcare programs in accordance with ODJFS.
Degree in child development or related field preferred.
Must have 2 years of experience in a related field.
Must provide copy of high school diploma, completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work.
Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention required to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Indoor and outdoor work required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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POSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It provides general administration of Before and After School Enrichment (BASE), Summer Day Camp, Fun & Snow Day programs. The director works directly with support staff to ensure all programs meet and exceed expectations and must understand Y member engagement strategies, fundraising, and new program development. The director will incorporate caring, honesty, faith, respect and responsibility into all aspects of the program.
OUR CULTURE Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith – are lived out in our daily culture. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, welcoming all people and embracing individuality while working together to make our community stronger.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Create a vibrant cause‑centered culture for staff and volunteers.
Oversee Before and After School Education (BASE) programs including multiple off‑site locations, days off school, day camp, and snow day programs; develop curriculum and lessons to meet or exceed school content standards; order materials and maintain relationships with school leaders.
Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, coach and evaluate staff; lead and supervise the assistant child care director; plan and conduct monthly staff meetings.
Stay current with State Licensing requirements and meet standards set by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth.
Create and facilitate informational materials and brochures for promotional and public relations use in conjunction with branch marketing plans.
Use techniques and strategies for involving members and guests as volunteers; implement Parent Volunteer committee.
Seek member/participant feedback through regular evaluations; implement corrective strategies as needed.
Support the philanthropic efforts of the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign.
Develop, administer and control all program department budgets to meet or exceed targets; continually secure new funding sources; follow the collection policy.
Maintain cleanliness, upkeep and organization of all areas, including off‑site locations.
Actively participate in branch planning processes; monitor child payment records, purchasing procedures, financial aid, publicly funded childcare, USDA, daily attendance, volunteer database, volunteer hours, staff records and payroll.
Ensure the safety of staff, members and program participants using resources from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, our property and liability insurance provider, and other applicable risk‑management partners.
Maintain and actively foster positive relationships with parents, children, stakeholders, the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, and YMCA staff.
Actively participate in the ECE focus group (monthly) and branch leadership staff team (bi‑weekly); support team projects, active participation in groups, and other assignments as delegated by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
ABUSE PREVENTION
Attend required abuse risk management training.
Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures.
Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers.
Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations.
Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Developing Self & Others: Onboard and develop staff and volunteers for success; coach others for continuous development; share new learning to improve performance.
Collaboration: Identify and build relationships with internal or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects; build effective teams and committees by fostering a common vision and plans.
Inclusion: Value all people for their unique talents and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Program/Project Management: Follow fidelity, quality, and evidence‑based standards of programs, projects, or the organization; follow through on commitments with an appropriate sense of urgency.
Communication and Influence: Speak and write in a clear, articulate, and appropriate manner; maintain regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility.
Emotional Maturity: Regulate behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations; demonstrate a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified as an administrator for childcare programs in accordance with ODJFS.
Degree in child development or related field preferred.
Must have 2 years of experience in a related field.
Must provide copy of high school diploma, completed medical form (JFS 01296) and undergo a BCI/FBI background check prior to first day of work.
Certifications in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse Prevention required to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Must be committed to YMCA mission, values and philanthropic efforts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Indoor and outdoor work required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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