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Youth Development Director

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Grand Forks, ND, USA
Full-time

Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA Youth Development programs that nurture the potential of every child and teen.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives for camp, youth special events, swim classes and water fitness classes. 
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.  Conducts community outreach and educational opportunities with other community partners.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
  • Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Works with the Property Manager in conducting and ensuring proper maintenance of the pool. Assists in maintaining accurate records of pool chemical levels and pool maintenance.
  • Conducts lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events, including any appropriate grants.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Provides staff leadership to the Program Committee.
  • Create, monitor and schedule all camp sessions and activities, adhering to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
  • Secures facilities and admission for camp field trips and events, including the securing 0f all transportation for field trips.
  • Purchases and maintains supplies for activities and camp t-shirts for distribution.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. (Examples: program participation, volunteer tracking and scholarship assistance awarded).
  • Any other assigned duties by immediate supervisor.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred in coordination or supervision of youth development programs.  
  • Minimum age requirement of 21.
  • Current Certified Pool Operator certification, experience in the management operation and maintenance of an aquatic facility, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Current Certifications in: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff;  CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens, Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Experience in swimming lesson organization and registration.
  • The ability to attract, retain, lead & motivate quality staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
  • Proficient use of computers with working knowledge of Excel, Word and E-mail.
  • Must be able to speak, hear and understand the English language.
  • Completion of YMCA Team Leader Certification and program-specific and trainer certifications.
  • Any other assigned duties by the immediate supervisor.

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: 
Sep 16 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 16 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit