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Youth and Program Director

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Conover, NC, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Catawba Valley is seeing an experienced individual for Youth & Program Director for the Adrian L. Shuford branch in Conover, NC to provide direction and leadership in sports and family programming.  The Youth and Program Director is responsible for development and growth in youth and adult sports, supervision of summer and sports camp programs, and branch specific family events. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Administer all functions related to sports programs, registrations, facility scheduling, program coordination, equipment/field maintenance.
  • Administer all duties related to summer/sports camps including training and staff development.
  • Demonstrate a direct focus on growth and retention of youth sports, program development and summer camp.
  • Develop and coordinate special events for family programming.
  • Training and supervising coaches and staff in all youth sports programs.
  • Recruit volunteers for coaching.
  • Develop, implement and manage all sports and family programming promotions.
  • Market programs by communicating with area schools, communities, churches, media, and program participants.
  • Provide/schedule officiating games in the youth and adult sports programs.
  • Maintain an on-line communication system for parents and programming.
  • Implement and promote the YMCA Character Development Program in both the youth and adult sports programs.
  • Maintain adequate records to evaluate, control, and measure the effectiveness of assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Create and implement a volunteer cultivation and retention program for all sports programs.
  • Serves on the Sports Committee for Association.
  • Participate in Branch and Association Annual Campaign fundraising activities with an established department goal.
  • Assist with the mission and goals of the YMCA and sharing all responsibilities of the professional staff in pursuit of member satisfaction and retention.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or commensurate experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3-5 years’ experience in management and supervision with YMCA or like organization
  • Highly developed organization skills and the ability to motivate and develop staff
  • Proven success in budget development and management
  • Experience supervising employees
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational and management skills
  • Ability to work well with volunteers, employees, and members
  • High professionalism, enthusiasm, and drive
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $29,000.00 - $35,000.00

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: 
Feb 25 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit