The Cannon YMCA's West Cabarrus branch is seeking an experienced and energetic leader to serve as Youth Development Director.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Program Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Youth Development Director is responsible for the development, management and administrative operations of all youth and family programs at the West Cabarrus branch including but not limited to: teen leadership, before/after school, Playhouse, day camp and special youth and family events. The Youth Development 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 within department, including the appropriate discipline within established guidelines.
- Administer successful modification and expansion of new and existing youth development programs in keeping with quality standards, annual goals and key indicators.
- Implement quality control of all youth development programs and activities through the use of all quality management tools.
- Directly responsible for securing off-site areas as-needed to conduct youth development programs.
- Plan, schedule, market & implement monthly youth development program events.
- 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, Seasonal Capital Campaign, Marketing Plans, Quality Initiatives, Events, Management and Training.
- Perform additional responsibilities and other duties or activities as assigned by Senior Program Director.
Educational Background:
BA/BS degree in related field is required
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 3 years of experience working with youth and families in a leadership role
- 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: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 14 2019
Active Until:
Sep 14 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit