An exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community that has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, each Associate Program Director is responsible for  managing select activities associated with our School Age Child Care (SACC), Summer Camp, Arts & Humanities and Teen Programs at out Somerset Hills YMCA, including the administration of these programs  to ensure that they create opportunities for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  This position is fully on-site. 

School Age Childcare (SACC)

• Supervises all SACC counselors and assists in daily SACC operations including visiting before and after school sites regularly, covering shifts when needed, and maintaining the staff schedule to meet state safety requirements.
• Engage in program staff hiring, training and provide continuous support and feedback. 
• Lead onsite SACC program with a structured agenda to support program goals and outcomes.
• Complete registrations for participants and enroll in monthly draft schedule. Manage outstanding payments in a timely fashion.
• Manage CCCS enrollments, parent usage (weekly)
• Manage daily schedule and communicate any changes to the schedule.
• Purchase snacks within nutrition and budget guidelines.
• Ensures the delivery of high quality, safe, educational youth programming in a nurturing environment focusing specifically on YMCA's Core Values.
• Establishes and sustains positive relationships with program participants, their families and prospective members. 
• Ensures all SACC programs are continuously maintaining the guidelines for a safe, educational, social and nurturing environment as set by the YMCA and other regulatory organizations.
• Assists in creating new programs and bringing new ideas to support program growth and development.

Camp

• Acts as an Assistant Camp Director and supports the planning and execution of all camp activities for assigned groups.
• Supervises all branch camp counselors and assists the counselors in daily camp operation.
• Engage as leader with camp software system interfacing with parent portal and providing support and reports.
• Plan weekly special events and camp activities. Ensure trips are booked according to budget plans. 
• Participates in all camp staff hiring and training sessions/meetings prior to and during camp.
• Help staff prepare lesson plans for their groups.
• Work cooperatively with staff in increasing their leadership capabilities.
• Acquaint campers with rules, activities, daily schedule and traditions of camp.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are being properly used, maintained, and returned to their place when not in use.

Arts & Humanities

• Create new and innovative programs in response to community and member needs. 
• Supervises all assigned Arts & Humanities instructors and oversees daily program administration.

 Teen Programming

• Oversees day-to-day operation of the Teen Center. Creates and develops unique teen engagement programming & events.

Other Duties: 

• Provide oversight to the Adventure Guides or Family Nights & Girl Scout Patch Programs to include 
• booking trips, purchasing supplies and attending recruitment events.
• Keep daily attendance records and ensure staff is performing head counts at each new activity.
• Report all accidents, fill out incident reports correctly, and submit to supervisor, call parents when needed, etc.
• Assists with organization-wide events beyond scope of direct programming and other tasks as directed. 
• Responds to family inquires and complaints in a timely manner.
• Assist in fundraising by meeting annual campaign goals and organizing volunteers to lead the annual campaign community to include supporting fundraising activities and special events as necessary.
• Comply with all Greater Somerset County YMCA Policies and Procedures.
• Adheres to, incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.
• Responsible for promoting programs, including developing program information for YMCA website, programming guide, social media, etc.
• Actively participate in trainings, seminars, special events, and meetings as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Three-plus years’ experience directing youth programming with a focus on School Age Child Care and Summer Camp. 
• Superior leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with staff and interact with membership. 
• Supervisory experience required.  
• Must have flexibility in work assigned schedule and expectations to work evenings and some weekends.  
• Excellent organizational, member engagement, staff development, administrative and communication skills .
• Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel as well as good administrative skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, or related field.  
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or obtain within 30 days of hire. 
• Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Harassment and other program specific courses.  

BENEFITS:

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
• Discounted program fees
• Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
• 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy
• 7 paid holidays 

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all applicants who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.