Principal Responsibilities:
Within the Youth and Recreation department, Director of Youth Enrichment and Programming will oversee and help support enrichment programs that include but are not limited to:
- Birthday parties.
- Youth sports and recreation, including Hudson Cliffs Baseball League, Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, etc.
- Family literacy.
- Weekday enrichment programs, including robotics, piano, etc.
- Evening programs, including, Kid's Night Out, etc.
- Infant and toddler programs, including Toddler Exploration, Kid's Gym, etc.
- Within the Camp department, this position will oversee all programmatic needs for
- Camp Twelve Trails, which includes but is not limited to:
- Camp Twelve Trails daily schedule.
- Camp Twelve Trails special event schedule.
- Vacation Camp Programs during the school year for Winter Recess, Mid-Winter Recess, and Spring Recess.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
During the School Year:
- Conduct outreach and marketing efforts to recruit program participants.
- Communicate regularly with program participants and families to ensure ongoing engagement and provide program updates.
- Collaborate with after-school program directors to align sports and enrichment programs with community needs and expectations.
- Interview, hire, and schedule staff to implement sports and enrichment programs, ensuring proper coverage for all activities.
- Manage program logistics, including organizing and maintaining program materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of program participant attendance, registration, and contact information.
- Handle all tasks related to program finances, including billing, and coordinate with the finance team and Managing Director on budget matters.
- Ensure the effective coordination of facilities and resources for sports and enrichment programming.
- Prepare and review program evaluations and reports to assess the success and impact of sports and enrichment initiatives.
- Support the Managing Director and Director of Elementary Afterschool Programs in identifying expansion opportunities and designing and implementing new Sports and Enrichment programs.
- Set up program space and activities for sports and enrichment programs.
- Welcome and orient families and students, engaging them to further their connection with the Y.
- Oversee all Youth and Recreation sports initiatives, such as yoga, basketball clinics, or community-based programs.
Camp Twelve Trails (September-June):
- Participate and lead pre-camp training in May & June.
- Work with the Program Team to develop the Camp Calendar, special events days, and camp schedule.
- Support Assistant Program Director with Special events planning.
- Oversee supply ordering and budget tracking for the Program Department.
Camp Twelve Trails (July-August):
- Oversee camp schedule, including daily and weekly changes based on staffing/activities.
- Support Assistant Program Director with Special events planning and execution.
- Support specialists and their supervisors (Neighborhood Coordinators) with lesson planning and integration of camp values.
- Support with the execution of camp-wide events such as Boker Tov ( morning assembly) and Shabbat.
- Ensure all activities are adequately staffed.
- Communicate special event plans to families through email and text announcements.
- Attend all leadership meetings and present plans for all upcoming events.
- Host meetings as necessary, including a weekly Program Team meeting on Fridays.
- Assist with post-camp clean-up and inventory of all program spaces.
- Assist Camp Leadership Team with day-to-day tasks as needed.
- Work with the Camp Director to maintain the Camp's ACA accreditation status and Dept of Health Permit through proper file management for all program spaces.
- Support camp team with social media presence and strategy.
- Provide on-site assistance, ensuring smooth program operations.
COMPENSATION:
- $65,000 to $70,000 per year.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Minimum Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Must have excellent time management skills, be flexible, be a team player, be open to feedback, be creative, and have excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent assessment and written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Willing to work some evenings and Saturdays as needed.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- Full-time, FLSA Exempt, in-person position.
- September-June: Sunday through Thursday, with some Fridays or Saturdays as needed. (specific hours to be determined)
- July and August: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm* on site at Camp Twelve Trails;additional hours may be required during the summer season.
WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE:
- Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Must pass the background check, medical tests, fingerprinting through the Department of Health & Department of Education, and other pre-employment requirements.
Salary:
$65,000 - $75,000
Agency Information:
Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.
