Program Lead

Program Lead

Under the direction of the Program Director of the Family and Youth Enrichment department, the Program Lead is primarily responsible for facilitating programs focused on family and youth enrichment, with an emphasis on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Programs include Afterschool Achievement Academy, Toddler Achievement Academy, Operation Hero, Camp Hero, Operation Little Learner, and potential support for special events. Duties include working closely with the Program Coordinators to ensure that program needs are being addressed.

Essential duties and responsibilities include fulfilling program and special event responsibilities identified by the Program Director, facilitating programs with intention and purpose, providing high-quality programs using current teaching techniques and FYE Standard Operating Procedures, being a good steward of agency and grant funds, promoting cause-driven leadership and the attitude of gratitude, being available for families seeking services with a general working knowledge of all ASYMCA programs and services, completing statistical reporting and periodic program evaluations and using data to inform program enhancements, actively participating in scheduled meetings, team implementation of FYE events, office space improvements, and program development, monitoring and organizing program supplies and equipment, implementation and facilitation of programs that support the needs and well-being of the military family in terms of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility, working collaboratively interdepartmentally and with military and civilian organizations to provide high-quality programs/events that benefit military members and their families, maintaining professionalism by administering both verbal and written correspondence in a timely manner, supporting other departments as schedule permits, maintaining professional boundaries with program participants and FYE staff, following uniform policy; maintaining professional demeanor when representing the ASYMCA, completing statistical reporting in a timely manner and in accordance with FYE department Standard Operating Procedures, fulfilling program and special event responsibilities identified by supervisor(s), all other duties as assigned, evening or weekend work as required, ensuring the YMCA's core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and programming curriculum, demonstrating the YMCA Leadership Competencies.

Interaction may include interaction with donors, potential donors, program participants, volunteers, partners, ASYMCA SD Board and staff, and other community individuals. Supervisory responsibilities are not applicable.

Education/Years Experience: Minimum: At least 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), Psychology, Sociology, Recreation or related field. Experience in either facilitating children's programs and/or working in a similar or related capacity for a nonprofit organization. Familiarity with the military population or equivalent socio economic group. Preferred: Valid CA Child Development Permit as issued by the CTC in one of the following areas: Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, or Program Director and/or B.A. degree from an accredited university or college in Child Development, Social Service, Child Care, Family Resources, or Education or a comparable course of study.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of nonprofit organizational practices, a professional demeanor with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem-solving, responsible, well organized, and demonstrate initiative, strong proficiency in Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, must be accurate and detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills, and have the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, ability to work independently and collaboratively, must have excellent customer service skills, excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational, and public speaking skills.

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment and machines such as telephones, personal computers, multi-function copy machines, and 10-key calculator.

Licenses/Certifications: Must have reliable transportation and possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, including proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage and insurability under the organization's insurance carrier standards. Must either possess or be able to obtain Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certification.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements: Work in an office setting and occasionally travel to other locations in San Diego County, sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and use hands, arms, and legs for dexterity, balance, and climbing stairs frequently. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods. Occasionally lifts, carries, and balances objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Pulls and pushes such objects as file drawers and supplies. Prioritizes and multi-task work and projects requiring good memory, concentration, and analytical thinking. Occasionally, it is required to operate office equipment and machines safely and recognize and abate safety hazards within the workplace. Must be able to hear and see, including peripheral vision and distinction of colors, read and communicate verbally and in writing frequently with a wide range of people from divergent socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and origins.

Additional Requirements: MMR Vaccination, TDAP Vaccination, TB Test, Onboarding Drug Testing & Background Check.

Hours: Monday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Thursday: 11:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply. Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages. Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.