Oversee the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community schools Arts strategy at the site level.

Job Description

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. The YMCA is partnering with the Syracuse City School District to provide community schools programing at Roberts schools. The Community Schools Site Facilitator is responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, and coordination of the community school strategy at the site level. While employed by the YMCA, the Site Facilitator is also accountable to the school principal and is therefore expected to plan and align all programs, services, and opportunities collaboratively with school administration. Key responsibilities include conducting a needs assessment, developing collaborations and implementing programs designed to meet the determined needs, and tracking data as required by both the YMCA and SCSD. The Community Schools Program Director at the YMCA of Central New York is responsible for the success of all aspects of their assigned programs and areas of their assigned branch and develops and implements programs that will promote growth and retention and increase enrollment. They will foster a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction, motivation, safety, and enjoyment for participants and staff. The Arts Branch Program Director assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience, with previous project management experience and previous urban school experience preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Budgeting experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are critical and essential to the success of this position.
• Demonstrates excellent planning, organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to multi-task with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of the philosophy, mission, leadership needs, and planning requirements of the organization preferred.

Essential Functions

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of both the YMCA and their assigned partner school.
• Maintains physical presence and always remains alert while on duty.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA and SCSD policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Responsible for overall supervision and implementation of the YMCA’s Full Service Community Schools partnership with assigned SCSD partner school.
• Prepares the departmental budget; reviews monthly financial reports for compliance with budget.
• Communicates and cooperates with SCSD partners to coordinate facility and program needs.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains departmental staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Able to understand and perform duties of their direct reports.
• Provides expertise in the program area, staying up to date on current best practices, compliance, and trends.
• Maintains any on-site employee records including trainings and/or required certifications.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA and SCSD policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Required Certifications

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.

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