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Teen Director

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Richmond, VA, USA
Full-time

The Manchester Family YMCA, of the YMCA of Greater Richmond, is seeking an energetic team player to provide leadership to our teen programs.

The Teen Director will plan and implement teen programs and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include building relationships with youth and teens; collaborating with community partners, such as local schools and area organizations that share a similar interest in helping teens reach their full potential, to promote teen development initiatives; andleading Teen Leaders' Club and Jr. Leaders' Club, Y Achievers,middle school after school care, teen leadership summer camps, monthly Middle School Nights and other programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees embody our brand behaviors of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

Educational Background: 
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a college degree in a related field is preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience with teen programming.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish speaking) applicants preferred, due to extensive work in Spanish-speaking community.
  • Experience leading and managing staff is desired, as well as strong computer skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask.
  • Applicants must be able to work a varied schedule, with frequent evening and weekend work.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $36,000.00

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: 
Sep 15 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 15 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit