Senior Youth Program Director

The Senior Youth Director oversees and is responsible for the creation, planning, and evaluation of youth, teen and family programs. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating employees and volunteers to ensure staff are representative of the mission of the YMCA. Provides a quality experience to members focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent.
Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
Knowledge of and experience in directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Develop, implement, and manage operating plans to promote youth programs and/or membership growth for the YMCA. 
Execute strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations. 
Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
Ensure high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff.
Coordinate special events and activities.
Provide data and reports as required for assigned programs.
Collaborate with the Association Operational Focus Groups and other directors of YMCA PKC branches to ensure consistent association-wide programming.
Develop and maintain collaborations with agencies in the community to promote volunteer development. 
Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Develop and control department budgets related to the position.
Utilize purchase orders, check requests and expense reports per association policies. Use a system to track and monitor ongoing expenses, purchase orders and inventory. 
Hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers in assigned areas. 
Facilitate communication and provide leadership. 
Review and evaluate staff performance. 
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule. 
Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.
Schedule shifts and process time off requests for staff.
Provide all departmental staff with professional development.
Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and funded.
Responsible for overseeing the entire department and therefore, the schedule varies depending on the program, activity, meetings and special events.
Responsible for shifts and department coverage that can vary depending on the lack of coverage needs.
Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
Provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned. 
Develop relationships with internal/external members to secure and support branch financial development success.
Provide training and equip staff with tools to better communicate our cause.
Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

Benefits: 

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance 
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service) 
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center 
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise 
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees