Director of Youth Development

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YMCA of the USA
Wabash, IN, USA
Full-time

Make a difference every day at the Wabash County YMCA! Join a team built on hard work, integrity and community.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Youth Development intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused child care programs.

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.
  • Collaborates with the branch leadership to ensure the safe and responsible operation of the Y including rotating responsibilities for overall facility supervision & program coverage and actively participates in branch philanthropy efforts, special events, meetings and training sessions.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Monitors and develops child care, child watch and specialty programs to increase participation and retention.
  • Work with all other departments to create and support programs and activities that enhance membership engagement and retention.
  • Develop, manage and maintain balanced department budgets.
  • Develop, maintain and report on grant funding. Meet or exceed all grant requirements and deadlines. Provide data and reports as required for assigned duties.
  • Hire, supervise, train and grow department staff; manage all staff functions and related responsibilities; reviews and evaluates staff performance. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete along with all in-service standards being met by leading in-services in accordance with association policies and standards.
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Participate in, promote and support the YMCA annual campaign fundraising efforts.
  • Support all marketing and promotion efforts of the YMCA.
  • Plans and coordinates purchase and repair of facilities and equipment as needed.
  • Conducts or attends required meetings and maintains required certifications.
  • Secures and schedules facilities needed for program purposes.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • All other duties as required or requested.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40536

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: 
Oct 19 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 20 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit