Youth Program Director

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YMCA of the USA
Trenton, NJ, United States
Full-time

Trenton Area Family YMCA

After School, Day Camp and Youth Sports

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position supports the work of the Trenton YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The candidate will develop, organize and implement high quality YMCA programs in the areas of Before and After School, Day Camp and Sports. The Trenton YMCA offers medical, dental, and vision benefits. Retirement plan eligible after two years of employment working at least 1,000 hours per year.

 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and membership growth for the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure that members and program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Establishes new program activities and youth-focused special events, and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
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Skills/Experience: 
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • High functioning computer skills including Office, database software, and research.
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check and provide legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention and all training requirements for Child Care Exempt Licensing standards; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
How to Apply: 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/14050

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: 
Nov 13 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 13 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit