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The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America

Family Programs Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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The Family Programs Director is responsible for overseeing the following programs: Child Watch, Youth Club, Kids’ Classes, Parents Night Out & the RYse & Shine Initiative. This role ensures a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for kids and staff, aligning with the YMCA’s mission and values. This role is perfect for someone passionate about youth development and out of school time education, with strong leadership and organizational skills. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Education, Child Development, or related field. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a youth programming environment. Experience developing and managing a budget of at least $200,000 preferred. Certifications: Ability to complete all required training within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements. Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities, exceptional organizational abilities, and a strong focus on delivery of outstanding customer service. Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work off-hours and weekends for special events when required. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations. Ability to act swiftly in an emergency. Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively. May require physical effort and cardiac endurance while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing. Specifically:

a. Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day. b. Carrying supplies to and from work locations, normally lifting less than 30 lbs.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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