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Youth Development Director

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Marysville, OH, USA
Full-time

This position will be responsible for implementing Youth in Government, Teen Leaders Club, and increasing the youth sports leagues participation into a more robust program. This Cause Driven Leader must be willing to think outside of the box and create new exciting programs for our families to enjoy together across multiple age groups. We are also looking for a self-motivated individual who is willing to take some direction and run with the possibilities.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Will provide staffing support for programming as needed.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Will organize and schedule program registrations. Will review and process program scholarship applications.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and manages program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Maintains inventory and recommends purchases as needed.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Participates in branch and association wide meetings and trainings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
Educational Background: 
Must be at least 21 years of age, and hold a bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent and have at least two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Must complete state-mandated concussion training immediately and keep certification current (renews every 3 years).
  • CPR, First Aid, AED certification must be obtained within 90 days
  • Listen First training must be completed within 6 months
  • Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 12 months
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Mar 7 2019
Active Until: 
Apr 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit