Youth Director

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YMCA of the USA
Defiance, OH, USA
Full-time

Direct, develop, administer and operate Teen Leaders Club, youth sports, family programming and special events. 

Areas of Responsibility: 

Youth Center

  • Recruit, train and supervise staff.
  • Plan monthly activities to foster relationships and grow teen programming.
  • Establish relationships to foster belonging with area youths.
  • Incorporate youth center staff into monthly activities.

Teen Leaders Club

  • Recruit and train youth in volunteer leadership for total association.
  • Hold weekly meetings with participants.
  • Maintain Teen Leaders Club Social Media pages.
  • Attend weekend retreats, service weekends and week-long Leaders Training School.
  • Provide leadership for hosting Black Swamp Service Weekend and organizing volunteers for Special Olympics State Games.
  • Attend area schools for recruitment purposes of Leaders program and volunteers.

Youth Sports : Fall Flag Football, Competitive Basketball and Indoor Soccer

  • Develop league schedules, rules and team rosters.
  • Recruit, train and supervise volunteer coaches and officials.
  • Implement YMCA Character Development into programs.
  • Establish collaborations with local agencies to continue growth of programs.
  • Work with FCA on collaboration to implement Christian principles into our sports programs.

Special Tasks

  • Work as a lead member of the staff team to assist with the development and implementation of special events.
  • Provide leadership and structure to the Chaplain program.
  • Take leadership role in building supervision responsibility.
  • Take leadership role in Homeschool PE program.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous expereince working with teens preferred.
  • Proven leadershipship skills in planning, organizing, program development and implementation.
  • Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to engage a diverse population.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the YMCA as a mission driven oganization.  
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $26,500.00 - $28,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=32111&...

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: 
Oct 15 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit