Role OverviewThe Youth Program Director is responsible for leading and growing programs that reflect the YMCA’s mission and serve community needs. This role includes supervising and developing part-time staff and volunteers, managing program operations and budgets, and ensuring a positive and high-quality experience for participants.
What You Will Do
Launch new programs, grow existing ones, coordinate facility use, manage daily participant records, recruit and train staff, provide feedback and coaching, build partnerships with community organizations, support outreach and marketing efforts, develop and manage program budgets, and contribute to the YMCA Annual Campaign.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a passion for building community and fostering meaningful relationships through programs and services, experience supporting program delivery and staff development in a team-based environment, and strong communication skills.
Requirements
- Degree in related field preferred and 1+ year of related experience
- Passion for building community and fostering meaningful relationships through programs and services
- Experience supporting program delivery and staff development in a team-based environment
- Ability to coordinate staff, programs, and schedules effectively in a dynamic setting
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and public-facing interactions
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational and time-management skills
- Builds inclusive, mission-driven relationships with youth, families, and community members from diverse backgrounds
- Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred, but not required
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Annual YMCA membership
- Participation in the YMCA Retirement Fund, including a 12% employer contribution once eligibility requirements are met
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