The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a Multi-Department Program Director for our Highland Lakes branch in Burnet, TX.

The Multi-Department Program Director provides programming and leadership for the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. The Multi-Department Director will administer programming and specialty duties related to the efficient operation of Aquatics, The GEN/Teen Zone, Summer Camp, and other areas as needed by the Branch Executive Director. The Multi-Department Director will provide staff training and will perform facility services as assigned. Must model relationship-building skills in all interactions and develop and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and other staff. The Multi-Department Director will support the mission, purpose, and goals of the YMCA, while performing his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hire, schedule, train and mentor staff
• Ensure daily upkeep of the program areas
• Manage department budgets, as assigned
• Actively promote and operate programs within the guidelines (QPR and Minimum Standards) established by the Core Department group, including swim lessons, swim team, aqua fitness, and more
• Ensure head guards, guards, swim instructors, and department staff are performing assigned job duties
• Responsible for the creation, execution, and evaluation of department programs with assistance from Leadership staff
• Provide leadership and hands on operation of the GEN/Teen Zone with a primary focus on Middle and High School Students

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or college degree; Management of Staff Teams, Program Development or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License and show proof of insurability. Must maintain a driving record that is satisfactory with the YMCA standards.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ASHI or Red Cross)
• First Aid (ASHI or Red Cross)
• LGI Preferred - LGI within 12 months of employment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to relate well to children, to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain positive relations with members staff, and Y leadership
• Enthusiasm, high energy and exceptional human relations and motivational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Should possess effective budgetary and programmatic experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of members, participants, volunteers or Y employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished orally, in writing, or in diagram form
• Ability to attract, maintain, lead and motivate quality staff and volunteer leadership
• Ability to be an articulate spokesperson for the Association and the YMCA movement as a whole
• Commitment to the purpose of the YMCA of Central Texas

Pay Rate: $51,000 to $53,000/year

Applications accepted through: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 5pm

Please contact Highland Lakes Associate Executive Director Helen Duncum P: 512.756.6180 or email: hduncum@ymcactx.org

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!