Under the supervision of the Center Executive Director and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established polices and goals of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA, the Youth and Teen Experience Director will be responsible for collaborating with community partners and providing quality programming and a positive member and participant experience for teens. The Youth and Teen Experience Director will lead the Y-Achievers, Leaders Club, Junior Leaders Club, and 7GI programs at the Hampton YMCA. This position will give leadership across the Association to Leaders’ and Junior Leaders’ Clubs, Youth & Government, 7-GI, Y-Achievers, and summer camp teen leadership programs.
- Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
- Promote a professional work environment through character development by modeling the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
- Develop, organize and implement curriculum and programming for Youth and Teen programs.
- Responsible for developing and scheduling new offerings in Youth and Teen program areas.
- Meet budget goals and operating net for all departments.
- Develop, organize and oversee curriculum and programming for Youth and Teen areas.
- Develop relationships with area school districts, and community partners and coordinate specialized programming.
- Prepare statistical, analytical and narrative reports regarding programs and operations of the Youth and Teen program as needed.
- Serve on school leadership committees to coordinate the needs of the school and students.
- Cultivate relationships with parents and members to improve quality.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Act as a leader in emergency situations. Report any accidents or incidents according to Emergency Communication Action Plan.
- Follow mandated child abuse reporting requirements.
- Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising efforts to include Annual Support and United Way Campaigns.
- Ensure all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and actively follow Center Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
- Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Center Executive Director and Center operations to ensure an excellent member experience.
- Minimum age of 21 required.
- Experience supervising staff is required.
- Prior experience in planning, organizing, and implementing youth and teen programs.
- Professionalism; enthusiasm, and drive.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Must be able to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 required within 60 days of hire Complete and maintain required trainings to include: New Employee Orientation (NEO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment.
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Salary: $41,980.00 - $52,476.00