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Youth & Family Director

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Kannapolis, NC, USA
Full-time

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Youth & Family Director is responsible for the development, management and administrative operations of all youth and family programs at the Kannapolis YMCA including but not limited to: before/after school, playhouse, day camp, youth & family programs and Active Older Adult programming (AOAs). The Youth & Family Director will implement character development as a chief mission of the YMCA and will personally exhibit a commitment to the goal in all YMCA operations.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • R.O.S.T.E.R. (recruit, orient, supervise, train, monitor, evaluate and reward) all Youth Development staff & volunteers to include: B/A school staff, program coordinators, site supervisors, camp counselors, Playhouse attendants, climbing wall/teen center staff, Y-guide leaders and/or others as applicable.
  • Ensure development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of all youth development programs and related activities.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation and tracking of all youth development budgets and sound fiscal management of the entire department and all program/activities and events therein. 
  • Attendance, active participation and leadership in all staff and committee meetings.
  • Develop, present and maintain a quality image throughout all related departments & facilities.
  • Responsible for the promotion and marketing of all related youth development programs and events.
  • Responsible for the supervision and safety of all children and adults within department, including the appropriate discipline within established guidelines.
  • Evaluate all youth & family programs regularly and make necessary and timely changes to grow program participation and engagement from the community.
  • Implement quality control of all youth development programs and activities through the use of quality management tools.  
  • Plan, schedule, market & implement monthly youth development program events. 
  • Evaluate the needs for older adult programming, plan and deliver programs and services as needed.
  • Develop and maintain monthly reports to include but not limited to:  Executive Department reports, Finance Variance Statements, Evaluation Templates, Enrollment tracking, Payment Administration.
  • Assist in association-wide functions to include but not limited to: Annual Support Campaign, Marketing Plans, Quality Initiatives, Events, Management and Training.
  • Perform additional responsibilities and other duties or activities as assigned by Executive Director.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS degree in related field is preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • Commitment to exceptional quality member service
  • Exceptional human relation skills and professionalism
  • Exceptional written & verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth and families
  • Knowledge of childcare, camp, B/A school, family and teen programming
  • Teaching, leadership and management skills. 
  • Working knowledge of budgeting, group work and supervision
  • Must be attentive to details, be able to work with and meet deadlines, take initiative to develop and provide information and controls necessary for safe and efficient operations. 
  • Must be able to take initiative in making decisions and solving problems in the areas of assigned responsibilities and in the best interests of the YMCA
  • Ability to work efficiently independently with little supervision and as part of a team.
  • Organizational, time management & problem/conflict resolution abilities
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $33,000.00 - $37,000.00

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: 
Jan 16 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 16 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit