Youth & Teen Program Director

Job title: Youth & Teen Program Director

Company: YMCA


Job description: From after school smiles to summer adventures – your work here changes lives every day. Join us and make a difference!Job DescriptionThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serves as a member of the Central YMCA Leadership Team. Directs and supervises staff, program activities and facilities to meet the needs of YMCA members and the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA Programs including After School, Summer Day Camp, Leaders Club, Youth in Government, Youth/Teen Nights, Recreation Center, Child Watch/KidZone, and special events. Create a culture of transforming lives through friendship, achievement, and belonging.Qualifications

• Minimum Age 21
• Bachelor’s degree in education/related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Listens and expresses effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community, including youth and families from area demographics.
• Computer and technology skills.

Essential FunctionsMANAGEMENT
Serves on the Central YMCA Leadership Team and attends Team Leader in-services, meetings, and planning sessions. Participates in planning and delivery of Association and/or Branch special events, acts as Director on Duty for building coverage on assigned nights and/or weekends.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT-Delivers quality programs including planning, marketing, scheduling, delivery, data collection and improvement; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Complete assigned reports. Creates a culture of friendship, achievement, and belonging in all programs.
TALENT MANAGEMENT-Recruits, screens, hires, on-boards, trains, develops, schedules, engages, directs, and recognizes staff and volunteers following HR guidelines. Ensures that staff maintain certifications and attend in-services and completes reports. Completes Payroll. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops methods to motivate staff. Leads and facilitates Quarterly Departmental In-services with association expectations and department specific information.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT-Coordinates use of facilities for program activities; ensures a safe, clean, and productive environment. Assures the cleanliness of child watch/KidZone, recreation room, outdoor activity area and all department areas used, as well as maintenance of equipment used. Records and reports all needed maintenance or repairs; repair as directed.
RISK MANAGEMENT-Oversees daily program operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and procedures, including Child Abuse Prevention, emergencies, medical, facility use, aquatic safety, and disciplinary situations; completes and follows up on Incident Reports.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-Develops department budget with Executive Director. Manages program budget to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved. Manages Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s non-profit business model to ensure revenue/expense and program services goals are achieved. Submits, codes, and approves all department invoices, and credit card receipts, in a timely manner. Completes variance reports upon close of month.
MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTION-Assists in recruiting and engaging new members and participants with giving Cause Driven Tours, and informative communication about the branch. Maintains retention through high quality staff, programs & services, and facility maintenance and cleanliness.
MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT-Acts intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome, Connect, Support, Invite; leads staff to create a culture of service and engagement. Creates an atmosphere where friendship, achievement, and belonging are developed in programs and department.MISSION ADVANCEMENT
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING- Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Responds to all inquiries, emails, messages, and complaints in a timely manner.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION– Develops systems and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion for at risk youth in our service area.
FUNDRAISING & STEWARDSHIP-Leads assigned responsibilities in YMCA fundraising activities and special events; recruits and engages volunteers, raises funds, invites participants, and participates in the stewardship process for donors with thank you cards, invitations to programs, and impact sharing.
BRANDING & MARKETING -Works with Marketing Team in the marketing and distribution of YMCA branded program information and collateral; follows all marketing procedures and policies. Upholds the Y’s reputation. Follows the Crisis Communication Plan.
COLLABORATION-Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.Cause-Driven Leadership CompetenciesTeam LeaderAdvancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact.Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.Required CertificationsRequirements Upon Hire

• New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Sexual Harassment training, CPR , First Aid, Oxygen Administration, and YMCA Leader Certification
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications and maintenance of outside certification(s) for industry standards: Day Camp Director, Praesidium Guardian, OCCRRA
• YMCA of Youngstown Leadership Development Program, within first year.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred, required within two years.

Expected salary: $43900 per year

Location: Youngstown, OH

Job date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:44:23 GMT

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