Job Prep Program Director

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Branch Director, the Job Prep Program Director will plan, instruct, supervise, and manage the Job Prep program participants, work sites, classes/activities, and instructors to provide a safe, supervised, and engaging program for students and work sites with the highest level of outcomes.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Minimum age 25
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Relevant experience working with youth required
• Relevant supervisory experience
• Job Requirements:
• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch and program

Essential Functions

• Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity to perform detailed tasks
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Must be detail oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy and alertness
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently with staff and volunteers; lead by completing assigned goals, duties and deadlines
• Must possess ability to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality
• Must present a professional appearance at all times