The Valley of the Sun YMCA is one of the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States.

Job Description

Under the direction of the VP of Leadership Development, the Learning Center Director would provide leadership and coordination to all functional and leadership competency training delivery in the Mountain Region Learning Center following the guidelines of the YMCA of the USA for Learning Centers. This region includes Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico and therefore does include the ability to travel.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF CHILDCARE:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
One to two years related experience preferred.
Minimum age of 21.
Valid driver’s license.
Clear or acceptable Motor Vehicle Record that meets YMCA standards.
Ability to pass a drug screening.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions

RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING & ENGAGEMENT

Work collaboratively with the VP of Leadership development and other YMCAs in our region to cultivate and maintain relationships with YMCA leaders within our Learning Center Region, Alliances and with other Learning Centers nationally.
Demonstrated commitment to work collaboratively with Y-USA
Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and an ability to apply the lens to the work.

Learning Experiences

This position requires travel throughout the 8 states of the Mountain Region Learning Center (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming and occasional travel to YMCA of the USA meetings.
Support the work in national needs assessment and prioritization of highest need classes.
Planning and delivery of in-person regional training for the highest prioritized class in collaboration with all other regions. Implementation includes the sourcing of locations, identification of staff, set up in training/registration system (LCDC), support to trainer and host, and all administrative tasks.
Working within the learning team at Valley of the Sun YMCA.
Respond to requests for training support from YMCAs within region.
Identify, support, and develop trainers and faculty for all courses, support trainer quality through assessment.
Support local Y implementation of training. Provide guidance, expertise, and support to the execution of local training including an understanding of systems and available learning.
Support and host national cohort programs such as P&P; Regional EMLE, Branch Executive Bootcamp.
Provide consultation and support for program and certification (Health/Wellness, Aquatics and Leadership)
Work collaboratively with VP of Leadership Development to work with Y-USA and practice leads to meet needs.

Administration

Attend onboarding sessions and meetings focused on continuous improvement.
Oversee coordination of the contract budget
Join VP of Leadership Development on monthly Learning Center Leads meeting.
Adhere to all reporting and information requests.
Follow procedures associated with assessment, planning, tracking and evaluation.
Collaborate with VP to disseminate Learning Center communications and newsletter.
Participate in planning local and regional event calendar.
Special projects as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Skills

Continuously evaluate procedure to optimize results and maximum impact while maintaining affordable training for the region.
Able to stay on task with relatively little supervision.
Ability to hold a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to travel to be on-site management when needed.
Ability to relate and work effectively with diverse groups of people from all segments of the community.
Ability to lead with influence.

Other

Participates in Valley of the Sun YMCA training planning and support.
Completes other duties as assigned.

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