GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Senior Program 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.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum age 25
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Relevant experience working with youth required
- Relevant supervisory experience
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
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
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Recruit, hire and supervise all instructors
- Recruit and onboard all students for the program
- Provide presentations in the community about the program and impact
- Secure enough work sites to serve the number of students in the program each session
- Instruct classes throughout the week both at the Y and in high schools
- Provide substitutes for all classes for consistent programming for students
- Recruit local professionals to volunteer in the program – speaking to and interviewing students
- Reach all recruitment and program completion goals for each session and summer
- Conduct weekly site visits during the summer to ensure good student and employer relationships
- Communicate daily with Senior Program Director regarding programming needs and accomplishments
- Model healthy behavior through active supervision at all times
Other:
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of audience (high school youth) and their needs
- Responsible for instructing all sizes of audiences from one-on-one to large group settings
- Must attend all trainings and staff meetings as required
- Support Strong Community Campaign
- All other duties as assigned
EFFECT ON END RESULT: The Job Prep program continues to grow in the number of students completing the course and the work assignments as well as a growth in the number of work sites. All goals of the program are attained, and student, parent and work site evaluations of the program reflect the highest level of satisfaction.
