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Youth Director

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Waukesha, WI, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Tri County YMCA Executive Director, the Youth Director is responsible for the development, implementation, supervision, administration and evaluation of youth and family programming at the Tri County YMCA. Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  Summer Day Camp, Preschool, Child Watch, Parent’s Night Out, Youth Enrichment and Parent/Child enrichment classes, Y Nights, School’s Out Fun Days, and Special Family Events.  A typical work week schedule for this role includes weeknights and Saturdays.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversee the development, implementation and promotion of high-quality youth, teen and family programs as directed by the Executive Director and YMCA guidelines. 
  • Supervise and develop staff in accordance with the organization’s policies, mission and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, addressing and resolving issues. 
  • Work in cooperation with Tri County leadership and in accordance with YMCA guidelines to execute curriculum and lesson plans for youth programs and family/youth events. 
  • Implement an evaluation procedure for programs and staff to help ensure desired program outcomes are consistently achieved.
  • Promptly respond to member and participant needs and manage complaints in a courteous, patient manner using active listening and problem-solving techniques.  
  • Accurately maintain participant records and other documentation in accordance with department requirements.  Compile program statistics, while monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in programs areas. 
  • Ensure that youth and family programs follow safety protocol as established by the YMCA Association and branch guidelines. 
  • Create and maintain positive relationships will the staff, members, participants, and children while providing motivational support and guidance.
  • Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events. 
  • Role model strong fiscal stewardship through the development and monitoring of the approved annual budget with recommended adjustments. 
  • Uphold the core values of the YMCA when working with people within the YMCA facilities and community.
  • Participate and recruit staff, members, vendors and program participants in financial development efforts such as the Annual Community Support Campaign.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working with youth, and program development and management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Minimum of 1 year of leadership/ supervisory experience is required. 
  • Must be able to relate well to children and adults, and must have the ability to multi-task.
  • Must have a high level of communication skills including excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills. 
  • Must have the ability to facilitate and lead physically challenging programs and activities including running, jumping, reaching, bending, and lifting as well as event set-up both in outdoor and indoor settings.
  • Experience creating and managing a fiscal budget is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00

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: 
May 12 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 12 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit