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Youth Development Director

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Ellington, CT, USA
Full-time

Under the leadership of the Regional Director of Youth Development the Youth Development Director is responsible for assuring the accomplishment of the Association's mission and initiatives through activities which grow and improve the Association's financial stability, program offerings, quality and consistency, participant registrations, retention and conversions to members in the areas of camp, teens and overall youth development programs.

The Youth Development Director is also responsible for assisting the Regional Director of Youth Development with the completion of the annual Association plan (i.e. goals and objectives, chart of work, and innovation), relative to the membership practice area as well as the development of the branch budget.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Be visibly involved w/ members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
  • Follows all established policies and procedures, including but not limited to, safety practices and personnel policies.
  • Participate in and support association events and fund raising activities.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Secure required trainings and/or certifications necessary for the position.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Travel required- 25%
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or two years or more related work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two years or more successful experience in sales including prospecting, marketing, closing, retention and customer service activities.
  • Previous supervisory experience in service industry
  • Must be able to read, and write legibly and in an understandable manner
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with and observe program participants, members and YMCA staff.
  • Travel – 25 %
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00 - $39,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 15 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit