Program Director

Position description

Position title

Program Director

Purpose

To provideplanning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, budgeting, reporting,and program development services.

Duties and responsibilities

Human resourcemanagement

· Direct,plan and coordinate the work of the program staff including supervision andevaluation, training and team building

· Organizeand attend weekly departmental meetings to maintain effective communication

· Ensureadequate and qualified staff to carry out the program activities

· Inconsultation with the executive director, responsible for the selection,hiring, coaching, and discipline of the program employees

Program delivery

· Managethe Sports, Arts, Tutoring, Mentorship, and Case Management programs of the organization

· Responsiblefor the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of allactivities of each program in accordance with policies and procedures and NationalStandards

· Remainup-to-date on all modifications to the National Standards implementing the samein a timely and organized manner

· Compile,maintain and report on the monthly, quarterly and annual program statistics

· Analyzetrends in the program, identifying issues and developing and recommendingsolutions to the executive director

· Develop,implement and evaluate recruitment strategies to expand the number ofvolunteers to support the program

· Develop,implement and evaluate recruitment strategies to expand the number of clientsparticipating in the program

· Provideprofessional direction and support to employees and volunteers within eachprogram

· Direct,control and evaluate the work of the employees and volunteers within the programs

· Participatein the development of policies

· Provideconsultative services and resources to participants by visitation and attendingmeetings and events

· Prepare,monitor, control and evaluate each programs’ budget

· Ensurethe programs have a comprehensive risk management plan

· Undertakeand implement new initiatives as identified by the organization

· Demonstrateleadership by identifying and addressing staff, volunteer, and participantconcerns Increase the awareness of and further promote a positive image of the organizationand to continuously promote and recruit into the organization

· Managemarketing for each program

· Assumeother related responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

· Engagein professional development and in-service training (as approved or advised bythe Executive Director/CEO) to keep current in the field of leisure services

Mentoring programs

· Responsiblefor the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of allactivities in accordance with National Standards

· Responsiblefor the expansion of the programs forming partnerships where appropriate

· Compile,analyze and report on trends in the programs

· Developand implement recruitment strategies to increase the number of participantsserved by the programs.

Case managementprogram

· Responsiblefor the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of allactivities related to the Case management program including skills developmentworkshops

· Responsiblefor ensuring skills development workshops are relevant in topic and targetedfor the appropriate audiences

· Identifyand form appropriate partnerships for the delivery of workshops and the program

· Collaboratewith university Social Work Programs to promote ongoing MSW internshipopportunities within the case management department

Tutoring program

• Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and evaluation of all activities related to the Tutoring Program
• Identify and form partnerships to enhance and increase the number of participants where appropriate

Sports/arts program

· Responsible for implementation,management, supervision and evaluation of all activities related to theSports/Arts program

· When appropriate opportunitiesarise, the director will participate in national and regional committees. Thedirector will attend regional meetings and workshops when budget allows

Local community

• The director of programs will participate in community tables deemed appropriate

Duties and responsibilities

Reportingrelationships

1. Reportsto the Executive Director/CEO

Qualifications

· A bachelor’sdegree in Education, Social Services, Human Services, Business Administration, Recreationor optional degrees/diplomas in a related field. A suitable combination ofrelated education and experience may be accepted

· Aminimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in nonprofit management

· Extensiveexperience in working with volunteers

· Knowledgeand working experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databaseprograms

Skills

· Highlydeveloped skills in administration, personnel management, and finance

· Skillsin human relations (interpersonal relationships), communications (both writtenand verbal), consultation, problem solving, public relations, group dynamics,and public speaking are also required

· Computerliteracy is a must

· Mustbe a strong team player

Salary

The salary forthis position is commensurate with education and experience.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 /hour

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Working days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday

Hours per week:

• 30-39

Typical start time:

• 10AM

Typical end time:

• 6PM