Director of Programs

• Assist Branch Directors and Director of HR and Finance in creating and providing training/orientation for program staff.
• Communicate and work closely with Branch Directors on program creation/implementation/monitoring, and data for surveys, program, and grant reporting.
• Work with Executive Director and Director of HR and Finance to ensure that all employees receive initial onboarding, annual compliance training, continuous development training, and other training required by the ASYMCA, State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, and other agencies/organizations.
• Provide opportunities for team building and morale building.

• Lead the process of NAEYC Accreditation for all early education programs.
• Ensure program fidelity and continuous growth at all ASYMCA of Honolulu locations.
• Continuously seek new programs and net revenue opportunities.
• Plan, implement, supervise, evaluate, report on, and continuously grow Operation Hero, Operation Ride Home, Operation Holiday Joy, and Day Camp (Spring, Summer, Fall) programs.
• Work with Branch Directors to supervise the implementation of branch programs and assess effectiveness of programs and instructors.
• Identify and assess needs of target population and the community.
• Prioritize and plan programs to meet family/community needs.
• Teach, conduct classes, sub and fill-in as appropriate.
• Design curriculum and train staff on proper use of curriculum for all programs.
• Solicit program input through ASYMCA of Honolulu approved surveys and evaluate responses to ensure desired outcomes are met.
• Collect, maintain and analyze records and statistics for programs and services; ensures timely reporting of stats.
• Monitor program expenditures, inform Executive Director of variances and potential issues ahead of time.
• Learn all aspects of Branch Director positions; fills in for Branch Directors and train new Branch Directors as need be.
• Implements policies and procedures at each ASYMCA of Honolulu branches and sites.

• In cooperation with Director of Marketing and Outreach, assists in publicity for programs and activities relating to ASYMCA of Honolulu, to include social media and website.
• Provide information and represent ASYMCA of Honolulu to appropriate military and civilian agencies via group meetings, briefings, etc.
• Represents the ASYMCA of Honolulu with a professional and positive demeanor.

• Assists in planning and executing all ASYMCA of Honolulu fundraising events.
• Assists Branch Directors with local military spouse club grants and Executive Director with grant requests and reporting.

• Responsible for overall volunteer program development.
• Encourage and organize volunteerism amongst program participants, military commands, and civilian agencies.
• Trains staff to work with volunteers.

• Maintains effective working relationships with National Headquarters Team and Branch staff.
• Ensure adherence to ASYMCA of Honolulu’s organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist with grant writing, grant reporting, fundraising and special events.
• Performs all duties as assigned by the Executive Director

• Office environment using computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier, and filing
• Ability to work under pressure, work with the Branch Director’s, Executive team, military personnel, community, and philanthropic organizations, staff, and volunteers
• Physical demands are sitting at a desk, performing housekeeping and facility maintenance, and the ability to lift to 40 pounds.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, education, social work, or related.
• One year of experience delivering educational or youth programs.
• Understand the unique military lifestyle and the mission of the Armed Services YMCA of Honolulu
• Team player; highly motivated to achieve personal and organizational goals
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with varying and sometimes tight deadlines.
• Able to frequently travel between ASYMCA of Honolulu sites.
• Strong interpersonal/human relation skills and able to deal with a wide range of relationships and situations,
• A professional demeanor with an aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Responsible, well organized and demonstrated initiative.
• Must be accurate and possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of the community and military resources.
• Strong written and verbal skills; detail oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Able to occasionally work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Must have valid driver’s license, a clean driving abstract and access to personal transportation.
• Able to successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Able to present a professional and positive demeanor with internal and external customers/clients and work cooperatively.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of branch and employee information.
• Able to travel off island infrequently, as required.

• Proof of a TB clearance/test within the past 12 months. If test is positive, documentation of treatment plan is required.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within 90 days of hire date, and annually thereafter.
• Completion of required Redwoods on-line training courses within 30 days of hire date.
• Annual Flu Shot documentation.
• Annual Medical certification from Primary Care Physician.
• May occasionally be expected to work at special events outside normal working hours, including some weekends, and/or evenings.
• Must successfully complete and obtain an ASYMCA and DOD background check.

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions.