Youth and Family Manager

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YMCA of the USA
Plainview, IL, USA
Full-time

Supports, develops, organizes and implements high quality youth programming for the Youth and Family Department, including, but not limited to: Summer Day Camp; Kids Corner Services; Pre-School Programs; Birthday Parties; Youth/Teen Programming; and Youth/Family Special Events

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the assigned Youth and Family Programs. Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities.
  • Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel (part-time and seasonal) and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Assures compliance with YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of youth and family program information, including timely and accurate submissions to the Marketing team. May organize and schedule program registrations, distribute fliers and/or attend community expos.
  • Communicates well with others. Ability to interact with the children attending the programs, their parents and/or guardians, along with the counselor's indirect management of the children.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation 
  • in program.
  • Perform duties as required by the absence of staff.
  • Accepts other duties as deemed appropriate within the scope of this job description.
  • Highly flexible schedule with varying hours including working evenings and weekends.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, Blood Bourne Pathogens, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
  • Working knowledge of excel is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,500.00 - $37,500.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40134

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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 2 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit