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Program Director I -Youth Development - North/West Family Y's

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley
Des Moines, IA, USA
$45K-$50K a year
Full-time
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We are currently seeking a dynamic professional with demonstrated impact to lead our Youth Development (After School and Summer Day Camp) and Child Watch programs at our North and West YMCA branches!

Since 1858, the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley has been an integral part of the Quad Cities area. With 6 branches, numerous child care locations and Camp Abe Lincoln, we continue to grow and strengthen the community to bring about positive change.

The Quad Cities area, on the Mississippi River, is home to a more than 27,000 businesses including John Deere World Headquarters, Arconic, Kraft, Exelon and a major military installation - the Rock Island Arsenal.

We have low cost of living, great school systems and several higher education institutions. Here you can experience a variety of extra-curricular activities similar to those found in big cities but with a small town feel such as arts, baseball, big name concerts and events, and much more!

The qualified candidate will possess at a minimum :

  • Demonstrated skill in youth program management
  • Passion for working and developing youth
  • Able to build solid relations with community entities and grow progressive programs
  • Must obtain a minimum of 75 points as established by DHS regulations this is achieved through a combination of education, experience and training.
  • Proven record of successfully managing multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Able to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations
  • Able to relate and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from all segments of the community

Perks of working at the Y!

The Y provides a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, benefits and other perks as outlined below.

SALARY : $45,000 - $50,000 annually

BENEFITS : As a full-time, salary / exempt employee, our competitive benefit package includes :

  • Health insurance : Y pays 65-93% for individual and 57-82% for family; Dental : Y pays 65%; Vision available
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
  • Y Retirement Fund : Y pays 12% after employee meets eligibility requirements
  • Eligible to participate in 403B savings account through Y Retirement Fund
  • Paid Time Off : Begins accruing at 19 days per year up to a max of 30. Caps at 240 hours
  • Life Insurance : Y pays 1 X salary, EE has option to purchase additional coverage
  • Long Term Disability : Paid by the Y; Employee can elect to purchase Short Term Disability

Y PERKS :

  • Free household YMCA membership! Discounts on programs
  • Child Care discount 25%; Summer Camp discounts
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Program

The Program Director-Youth Development ensures quality programs are offered for youth and teens in the community and develops positive long-term relationships with participants.

The Program Director is primarily responsible for generating, planning and organizing productive youth / teen oriented activities and for overall administration of the program in the assigned branches.

The Program Director will manage the program in accordance with the goals, objectives, and budgetary constraints set forth by the YMCA and state child care guidelines.

We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission.

Must possess a bachelor's degree in related field. Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, take initiative to reach out to participants and community partners and be detail oriented.

Must be able to meet state licensing requirements and complete all required training.

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is a 4-star rated Charity Navigator employer for over 16 years. "Only 2% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 11 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley outperforms most other charities in America.

Charity Navigator. We have also been voted "Best in the QC" by Locals Love Us several years in a row.

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