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Program Lead

San Diego, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Mar 2026

About the role

Job Title: Program Lead
Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time $22.00/hr
Reports to: Program Director, Family & Youth Enrichment

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Program Director of the Family and Youth Enrichment department, the Program Lead is primarily responsible for facilitating programs focused on family and youth enrichment, with an emphasis on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Programs include Afterschool Achievement Academy, Toddler Achievement Academy, Operation Hero, Camp Hero, Operation Little Learner, and potential support for special events. Duties include working closely with the Program Coordinators to ensure that program needs are being addressed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The following duties and responsibilities are those considered to be essential but do not represent all job functions that may be required to be performed by this position. Other comparable duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Fulfill program and special event responsibilities identified by the Program Director.
Facilitate programs with intention and purpose. Conducts all activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of each program are met.
Provide high-quality programs using current teaching techniques and FYE Standard Operating Procedures. Fulfill Administrative requirements outlined in the manual, including completion of program attendance, incident documentation, and program reports, completion of timecards, mileage and petty cash requests, monthly statistics, and special projects as feasible.
Be a good steward of agency and grant funds, promote cause-driven leadership and the attitude of gratitude.
Be available for families seeking services with a general working knowledge of all ASYMCA programs and services.
Complete statistical reporting and periodic program evaluations and use data to inform program enhancements.
Able to evaluate programs using available data. Support the Program Manager in the grant application and fund generation by providing ASY stories, participant photos, and other activities as appropriate.
Actively participate in scheduled meetings, team implementation of FYE events, office space improvements, and program development.
Monitor and organize program supplies and equipment.

Implementation and facilitation of programs that support the needs and well-being of the military family in terms of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
Work collaboratively interdepartmentally and with military and civilian organizations to provide high-quality programs/events that benefit military members and their families.
Maintains professionalism by administering both verbal and written correspondence in a timely manner. Supports other departments as schedule permits. Maintains professional boundaries with program participants and FYE staff
Follow uniform policy; maintain professional demeanor when representing the ASYMCA.
Complete statistical reporting in a timely manner and in accordance with FYE department Standard Operating Procedures.
Fulfill program and special event responsibilities identified by supervisor(s).
All other duties as assigned
Evening or weekend work as required.
Ensure the YMCA’s core values (responsibility, respect, caring, and honesty) are incorporated into the facilitation and programming curriculum. Demonstrates the YMCA Leadership Competencies.