Associate Program Director

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in Somerset County, New Jersey. The Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. GSCY has seven locations across three counties and serves upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY employs 100 full-time and 950 part-time staff and generates operating revenues of over $22 million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website:

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Youth Development, the Associate Program Director will be responsible for managing select activities associated with Arts & Humanities, Scouting, Youth and Family events, and Camp Programs at the Somerset Hills YMCA. This includes the administration of these programs to ensure they create opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Essential Functions

Arts & Humanities

• Supervise assigned Arts & Humanities instructors and oversee daily program operations.
• Hire, train, onboard, and coach instructors.
• Assist in developing new programs in response to community and member needs.
• Manage registration processes, program supplies, outstanding payments, and monthly draft reviews.
• Collaborate with other departments to support member and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee the Adaptive Program in partnership with the Adaptive Coordinator to ensure inclusive programming and appropriate participant support.

Camp – Enrichment & Performing Arts

• Supervise counselors within assigned units and support daily camp operations.
• Participate in staff hiring, training, and ongoing development; complete seasonal evaluations.
• Support lesson planning, weekly special events, and themed activities.
• Utilize camp management software to communicate with families and generate reports.
• Ensure campers understand rules, schedules, and expectations.
• Maintain proper use, care, and organization of equipment and supplies.

Scouting Programs (Girl Scouts & Scouting America)

• Coordinate Girl Scout Patch and Merit Badge programs, including workshops, supplies, and recruitment.
• Provide administrative support including registration, participant database management, and promotional materials.
• Develop recognition and engagement initiatives for participants.
• Serve as primary point of contact for scouting programs.

Youth & Family Events

• Birthday Parties
• Coordinate events from inquiry through completion, including scheduling, staffing, payments, and supplies.
• Communicate with families and staff to ensure safe, high-quality experiences.

Family Nights & Kids Night Out

• Plan and coordinate monthly and special events, including staffing, supplies, and logistics.
• Communicate schedules, updates, and event details to families and staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in education, Recreation, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience directing youth programming with a focus on School Age Child Care and Summer Camp.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have flexibility to work a non-traditional work schedule with evenings and some weekends expected.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and good administrative skills.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader)

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities and initiatives. Builds relationships to create communities. Listens and communicates effectively to resolve conflicts. Provides staff with feedback, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides frameworks for decision-making. Develops plans and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares insights, facilitates change, and demonstrates adaptability. Uses up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise activities.
• Prolonged computer and phone/smart device use.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and occasional movement throughout the work environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Moderate noise level, with occasional noise from working with school-aged children.
• This job is fully on-site with no remote opportunities.

Benefits Of Working Full-time At GSC YMCA

• Free family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including all branch facilities.
• Free nationwide membership with access to 2,500+ YMCA locations.
• Discounted program fees.
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
• Life insurance and long-term disability with 100% employer contribution; optional additional life insurance available.
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan.
• Generous paid time off policy and 7 paid holidays.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug-free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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