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
- Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities, monitor site operation and scheduling and verify time sheets and actual hours worked.
- Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervisees. Recommend effective personnel management actions (i.e. employee counseling process).
- Assure that new employees complete orientation and training according to established guidelines and provide on the job training as required by supervisees.
- Ensure duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of all direct reports are defined and understood. Ensure that the individual understands the standards for acceptable performance.
- Notify Regional/Association directors and Human Resource Department of job openings, follow hiring and interview process. Make final selection and maintain qualified staff.
- Keeps employees informed as to association and branch events, plans and progress on organizational goals.
- 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 %
Physical Requirements:
- The employee is expected to meet the physical requirements of the position, which may include, a frequent amount of sitting, standing and walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, bending and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Lifting requirement of the position may be greater depending on the particular job to be performed (i.e. aquatics, child care).
Salary: $39,000.00