Youth Development Director

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YMCA of the USA
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of Northern Utah is seeking passionate Youth Development professionals!

The Youth Development Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Development Director at the YMCA of Northern Utah oversees the development and operations of various programs, such as afterschool programs, summer day camp, teens, and/or other programs and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management. The Youth Development Director position is based in Ogden, Utah overseeing programs in Weber County and Davis County.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Development, implementation, and management of operating plans to promote the Afterschool Programs and Summer Day Camp programs, while increasing enrollment growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Develops, meets, or exceeds budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
  • Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness. Supervision includes Associate Director of Youth Development, Program managers, Site-Coordinators, Camp staff, tutors, volunteers, and assistants.
  • Ensures high-quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk-taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.
  • Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.
  • Creates and maintains relationships with community partners ensuring harmonious MOU’s and program standards.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor degree in youth development, education, recreation, social services, business or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Three or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
  • Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
  • The position includes occasional evening or weekend schedule.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $44,000.00 - $58,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39777

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: 
Jul 27 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 27 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit