Program Director (Castle Hill YMCA)

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes description about YMCA, mission, etc. We need to decide headings: Use

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have Salary: $66,300 Annually => Pay section. Benefits: described. Responsibilities: many bullet points under "Team Leadership", etc. Qualifications: list. Skills: maybe mention interpersonal skills, leadership, Microsoft Office. Could combine with Qualifications? But we can have separate Skills section if content. We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like application instructions, EEO, etc. Also remove "How To Apply". Also remove duplicated lines. We need to preserve all substantive information. Let's extract content: - Intro about YMCA: "The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. Being part of the YMCA Afterschool staff team is a deeply rewarding job where you support children’s learning, help build strong connections, and have a positive impact on so many in your community. At Y Afterschool, we will create a safe and fun space for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and gain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience." That could be "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". Use About the role heading. - Then: "The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking a Program Director. Under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the Program Director serves as the strategic and operational leader for our Afterschool initiative. This multifaceted role requires a dynamic professional capable of managing all aspects of a successful, holistic youth development program." That could be part of About the role. - Then responsibilities bullet list: "Team Leadership: Supervising, mentoring, and leading a diverse staff team to deliver high-quality programming.Program Excellence: Designing, creating, and implementing engaging and impactful programming that meets the developmental needs of all participants.Inclusion and Mental Wellness: Prioritizing and integrating mental health support, case management, and social-emotional learning initiatives for both program participants and staff. Ensuring programming and day-to-day operations are welcoming to children of all abilities.Operational Management: Meticulously managing site budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining compliance with all contractual agreements and reporting requirements." We need to split into list items. Could be each bullet as

. - Benefits: "The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work." We can list benefits as

• retirement benefits
• medical
• paid time off
• free YMCA membership
etc. Also note eligibility statement as

. - Pay: Salary: $66,300 Annually => Pay section with

$66,300 annually

. - Qualifications: list of requirements: Must have one (1) of the following: Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field; A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; A School-Age Child Care Credential or other Office-recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period; Two (2) years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work. Current Pediatrics CPR or First Aid certification preferred. General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. We can separate Qualifications (education/credential/experience) and Skills (interpersonal, leadership, Microsoft Office). But we can also combine. The instruction: Use headings for sections like Qualifications, Skills. So we should split. Qualifications: education/credential/experience requirements. Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, comfortable working with diverse youth and adults; General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Also maybe "Current Pediatrics CPR or First Aid certification preferred" could be under Qualifications or Skills; but it's a certification, could be Qualifications. We'll put certification under Qualifications as preferred. - Essential Functions: a long list of duties. Those could be considered Responsibilities as well. We already have responsibilities bullet list from earlier; but Essential Functions includes many more detailed duties. We should incorporate them into Responsibilities section (maybe as list items). The earlier responsibilities were high-level categories; Essential Functions are more detailed. We should combine all responsibilities into one Responsibilities section list. Thus we need to parse Essential Functions bullet points (each sentence starting with a verb). We'll create
• for each. List them: - Direct programs serving the designated grade level band (K-5 or 6-8), ensuring all activities and services are age-appropriate and aligned with DYCD program requirements. - Ensure programs and services are deeply integrated into the specific community we serve and meet the diverse needs of all community members. - Develop and execute effective strategies for recruiting and retaining participants, aiming for consistently high attendance rates and sustained program engagement. - Develop and utilize quantitative measures, quality monitoring tools, and external evaluations to demonstrate program effectiveness. - Routinely analyze data and assessment results to identify trends, measure outcomes, and implement adjustments designed to continuously improve program quality and meet or exceed all established program goals. - Successfully establish, maintain, and leverage connections with local community partners, public/private funders, and external evaluators to enhance program services, increase resource availability, and ensure sustained program success. - Foster and lead staff in the implementation of comprehensive mental wellness support for both participants and families. Provide mental wellness resources to kids and families, and ensure staff are well-trained to create a supportive environment and identify participants who may benefit from mental wellness support/referrals. - Coordinate and implement a crisis plan to support various participant/family needs in conjunction with NYCPS school social workers, mental health staff, and external behavioral health providers. - Oversee the selection of an evidence-based SEL curriculum that is adaptable to a dynamic after-school setting (COMPASS Elementary or SONYC). Ensure all SEL programming is deliberate and clearly defines the specific social and emotional competencies that staff seek to develop in participants. - Manage the program budget, order all supplies in a timely manner, and track all expenses using the tools provided. - Recruit and retain a strong staff team with diverse abilities and backgrounds. Team skills and schedules must ensure that all aspects of the COMPASS program are delivered with an outstanding level of program quality. - Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with host school administration and staff. - Proactively coordinate and discuss planned activity schedules, particularly those related to STEAM and Literacy initiatives, to ensure alignment and integration with the host school's academic goals. - Maintain accurate program documentation as required by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Department of Health (DOH), Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), and YMCA of Greater New York. - Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers. - Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers through regular communication regarding their child’s strengths and areas for growth. Manage communications regarding injuries or incidents, as needed. - Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events. - Adhere to all Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Department of Health (DOH), YMCA of Greater New York, school partner, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations. We'll include these as
• under Responsibilities. Now we need to avoid duplication: The earlier bullet list (Team Leadership etc.) is somewhat covered by these essential functions; but we can keep them as part of responsibilities as well, but to avoid duplication we could merge. However instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all details. If we merge, we might lose some nuance. Safer to include both sets as separate list items, but that may cause duplication of similar content. However the earlier bullet list is more generic headings; the essential functions are detailed. We could keep both but ensure not duplicate exact same sentences. The earlier bullet list includes "Team Leadership: Supervising, mentoring, and leading a diverse staff team to deliver high-quality programming." This is similar to "Recruit and retain a strong staff team..." but not identical. We'll keep both. Thus Responsibilities section will contain list items combining both sets. Now we need to format HTML: use

  for each section heading, then

  for prose,

  • for lists. We need to output only HTML fragment, no or . Let's craft:

    About the role

    The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. Being part of the YMCA Afterschool staff team is a deeply rewarding job where you support children’s learning, help build strong connections, and have a positive impact on so many in your community. At Y Afterschool, we will create a safe and fun space for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and gain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience.

    The Castle Hill YMCA is seeking a Program Director. Under the supervision of the Youth & Family Director, the Program Director serves as the strategic and operational leader for our Afterschool initiative. This multifaceted role requires a dynamic professional capable of managing all aspects of a successful, holistic youth development program.

    Responsibilities

    • Team Leadership: Supervising, mentoring, and leading a diverse staff team to deliver high-quality programming.
    • Program Excellence: Designing, creating, and implementing engaging and impactful programming that meets the developmental needs of all participants.
    • Inclusion and Mental Wellness: Prioritizing and integrating mental health support, case management, and social-emotional learning initiatives for both program participants and staff. Ensuring programming and day-to-day operations are welcoming to children of all abilities.
    • Operational Management: Meticulously managing site budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining