Child Life Program Director jobs in Missouri

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs.  Ensures high quality programs and implements program enhancements and initiatives.
• Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented.
• Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines.  Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected.
• Maintains proper records and files at all times.
• Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate
• Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed
• Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment.  Ensure physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies.
• Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams 
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

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