• Job Description

  Req#: MM-3008

  Description

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  The Senior Program Director is responsible for implementing the Y mission, strategic goals, key initiatives and core values. This involves all aspects of developing and delivering a quality member experience through direct oversight of youth and teen programs, health and wellness program areas, and member engagement . This position plays an integral role helping to manage the Mt. Madonna Branch at the Centennial Recreation Center in partnership with the City of Morgan Hill. As a member of the Mt Madonna leadership team the Senior Program Director plays a pivotal role in the administration, finances, and fundraising for the Mt. Madonna YMCA.

  SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $93,000/ Annual

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs all personnel and volunteers within scope of position description as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to coach and motivate staff to develop & improve their job skills and achieve goals.
  • Responsible for developing and managing health and wellness and teen center budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Works collaboratively with City of Morgan Hill partners to ensure high quality customer service and member experience
  • Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete
  • Develops and Promotes fee-based and family membership benefit programs and works to ensure enrollment objectives are met. Ensures programs are of highest quality at all times.
  • Manages and tracks monthly program and member statistics
  • Responsible for increasing and improving member retention strategies
  • Participates in the annual campaign
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Directly supervise a full-time Program Director, Lead Staff for the Teen Center, and Kids Club, providing guidance and support to ensure effective program delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs tailored to meet the needs of the community.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of children in the Kids Club and Teen Center through comprehensive programming and risk management strategies.
  • Design and manage a robust volunteer program aimed at enhancing retention and engagement within the community.
  • Recruit, train, and support volunteers to maximize their impact and contributions.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation; Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills; Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull; Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

  Qualifications

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A preferred Bachelor's degree in Health and Wellness, Recreation Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in program management and staff supervision within a health and wellness or recreational setting.
  • Strong understanding of youth programming, safety standards, and best practices in volunteer management.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Passion for health and wellness and a commitment to fostering a positive community environment.
  • Ability to develop and grow fee-based programs.

  YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

  Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

  Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

  Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

  Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

  Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

  Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

  Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

  Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

  Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

  Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

  Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

  Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

  Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

  Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

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