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Youth and Teen Experience Director

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Hampton, VA, USA
Full-time

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.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • 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.
Educational Background: 
A Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent experience in related program experience in youth development and teen work.
Skills/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.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $41,980.00 - $52,476.00

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: 
Apr 25 2019
Active Until: 
May 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit