Job Description

Job Location Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN 46307 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $20.67 - $25.00 Hourly

The Dean and Barbara White Southlake YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual to serve as our next Program Director for the Gymnastics, Dance, Ninja, and Cheer Center. This role involves leading a dedicated team across these programs and delivering high-quality activities to over 1,300 children each week. With more than 45,000 members, our YMCA is the fastest-growing association in the United States. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, leadership, and development, with strong organizational skills. They should be collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to meeting member needs, with availability for evening shifts until 8 p.m. and Saturdays.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Director is responsible for but not limited to: manages program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, member and staff retention and safety, staff supervision, onboarding, training, and coaching. As a Program Director at the Y, you lead an environment that is inviting and serves all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
2. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
3. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
4. Conducts and ensures proper maintenance of relative program equipment. Secures and schedules program facilities.
5. Conducts and schedules program classes.
6. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
7. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
8. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
9. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
10. Assists with cabinet meetings.
11. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification or obtain within first 30 days of hire.
2. Complete NinjaZone training within designated time of hire.
3. 3-4 years of related instruction, coaching and lesson planning in gymnastics, dance, cheer, and/or ninja.
4. Practical knowledge of progressive skill building as related directly to instructional gymnastics and working knowledge of USA gymnastics.
5. Certified CPR/First Aid/AED within designated time of hire.
6. Minimum 2 years related experience required.
7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
8. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
9. Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Organized and detail oriented.
10. Adept computer skills in Office 365.
11. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend, and holidays.
12. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

The National YMCA Mission:

“To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.”

Mission Advancement Mo dels and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development , and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities , strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth Shares new insights. Facilitates change/ models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification or obtain within first 30 days of hire
2. 3-4 years of related instruction, coaching and lesson planning in gymnastics, dance and cheer
3. Practical knowledge of progressive skill building as related directly to instructional gymnastics and working knowledge of USA gymnastics
4. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
5. Possess strong leadership qualities and work as a team member
6. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Flexible Schedule to work evenings and weekends during program offerings.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn other software programs