Executive Director

Company: The National Council of Young Men's Christian Asso
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

This critical role is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and supervising an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for the children and families we serve in programs delivered across the association, with a primary focus on the outlying branch sites, including after school programming and ECE programs. 29 licensed sites with over 1500 students enrolled.Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience managing multiple youth development programs and working directly with youth in organized before/after school care, out-of-school-time, and summer camp settings preferred.
• Proven experience meeting registration and attendance goals.
• Experience working with budgets, fiscal management of programs, and fundraising.
• Excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and problem-solving strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership experiences in supervision, community collaboration, and innovation.
• Ability to adequately observe program activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Knowledge and experience working with state Childcare licensing.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Candidate must exemplify the YMCA Core Values and be able to communicate the YMCA Mission effectively.
• CPR & First Aid Instructor Certified (training can be provided).
• Proven ability to interpersonally work with all people at all levels of responsibility.
• Ability to take initiative, be flexible, use sound judgment, and work harmoniously with others.
• Possess exceptional communication and organizational skills that will serve all subordinates, teammates, and supervisors.
• Ability to develop new ideas and income strategies.
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