The Youth Development Director – Recreation will lead a team of coordinators and front-line staff to ensure the best-in- class execution of aquatics and sports departments, including swim lessons, swim teams, indoor/outdoor pool operation and youth/adult sports/recreational programs. Reporting to the Senior Director – Youth Development and working closely with the Youth Development team, this leader will create and lead an ecosystem of innovative youth-serving programs at the assigned branch. As a member of the branch leadership team, the Youth Development Director - Recreation will create and embrace a diverse and inclusive YMCA community to grow our local impact, activate our global network and multiply our mission.
Areas of Responsibility:
Programmatic Responsibilities
- Facilitate the organization, management and operation of quality youth development programs. Responsibilities include swim lessons, swim teams, indoor/outdoor pool operation, youth sports leagues, dance and homeschool PE.
- Ensure Program portfolio fully aligns with Regional and Association strategies, structure and quality standards.
- Build a network of Program volunteers through effective recruitment, training and stewardship.
- Ensure Program areas are safe, clean, organized and ready to serve our participants.
- Develop and lead strategies to ensure members and/or program participants connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Partner with marketing and communications department to ensure effective promotion and visibility of all program areas.
- Ensure high quality community-driven programs through innovative program development, evaluation, and ongoing training of staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Lead through the YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Lead and supervise the aquatics and sports departments and assigned camp programs by developing staff, executing business plans, and driving a culture of service.
- Provide indirect guidance and support to the afterschool, early childhood education, and family services departments to create a cohesive Program experience.
- Utilize Association tools and standards in completing and administering performance evaluations and individual development plans.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise a highly skilled and trained team of servant leaders.
- Plan and organize staff meetings to ensure consistent communications, directions and accountability.
- Manage biweekly payroll.
Operational Responsibilities
- Work symbiotically with Executive Director and the Senior Director(s) to develop, implement and manage operating plans that promote program and membership growth for the YMCA.
- Ensure a culture of inclusion that builds and celebrates diversity within the Y and our community.
- Develop and manage annual budget within assigned areas. Demonstrate sound fiscal management skills.
- Ensure safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment to minimize risk to members, participants and the Association.
- Provide leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor degree in related field.
Skills/Experience:
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Three years experience in a related field with comparable program growth.
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting, hiring, training and development of volunteers and staff.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification or ability to attain certification within three years of hire.
- Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with diverse populations.
- Computer literate. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook and database management.
- High ethical standards and possess strong personal and professional integrity.
- Ability to successfully obtain certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor), while maintaining alertness for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
- Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
- Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
- Position requires bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Ability to view/enter data for long periods of time.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $15.89 - $19.86
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Sep 27 2017
Active Until:
Oct 27 2017
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit