Bring your passion to the Merrimack Valley YMCA.
Job Description
This position supports the work of the Merrimack Valley Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The incumbent develops, organizes, and supervises the overall implementation of high-quality inclusive YMCA Out of School Time (OST) programs at the Merrimack Valley YMCA with a focus on safety, excellence, and community service. The OST programs serve youth in kindergarten through age 13 years old at four sites, the Andover/North Andover YMCA, the Lawrence YMCA, the Methuen YMCA, and the Boxford Public School System.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. All employees are mandated reporters and will adhere to the requirements outlined in the Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Procedures. Per our commitment to a safe environment and youth protection, you must attend required CAP and Safety and Risk Management Trainings each year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, social services or equivalent.
- Six or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, membership practices, program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and financial practices.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Valid US Driver’s License
Essential Functions
- Hires, manages, directs, supports, and evaluates the Out of School Time Directors of the Merrimack Valley YMCA. - -Builds effective relationships, mentors, and provides leadership to staff team members.
- Assist all Association Out of School Time operations through a leadership structure, ensuring Association strategic priorities, policies, and procedures are followed and embedded into the Y culture.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- In conjunction with senior leadership, develops, manages, monitors, and reports on the operating budget of the Out of School Time Programs.
- Serves as support and consultant in program development, quality control, state and federal regulation requirements, accreditation, and new initiatives.
- Responsible for Commonwealth of MA standards and accountability of these standards in all Merrimack Valley YMCA Out of School Time Programs.
- Research, introduce, and implement new programs and initiatives, keeping the Out of School Time programs and related programs relevant and up to date.
- Responsible for support, guidance, and mentoring for staff training, evaluations, staff recruitment and retention, and career planning.
- Builds effective relationships, mentors, and provides leadership to staff team members, Committees, and community agencies.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Assists and promotes the Association’s philanthropic initiatives.
- Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Facilitates meetings with families at all sites as needed.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in the program.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.
Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.
Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.
Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
