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Youth & Teen Director

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Westport, CT, United States
Full-time

The Westport Weston Family YMCA is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and engaging leader to fill the role of Youth and Teen Director. This individual will be a leader in our Summer Camp and After School program as well as in our Youth and Teen programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Understands and follows all licensure and accreditation regulations for camp and child care programs including: record keeping, training, inspection preparation and planning. Must receive and maintain Head Teacher and Day Camp Director certifications from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.
  • Builds and maintains a strong staff team through: hiring, training, feedback, scheduling and evaluation. Manages the following staff teams: Camp, Child Care, Kids’ Club, Youth and Teen Night and Teen program staff.
  • Manages the YMCA Kids’ Club program to be a safe and welcoming environment for the children while meeting the needs of their parents.
  • Responds to youth and teen interest by creating new, non-competitive programs that generate new lines of revenue.
  • Directly works 3-4 days a week in the After School program providing supervision of staff and children while running activities.
  • Provides leadership to YMCA Camp Mahackeno by leading Unit Director and Counselor staff. Ensures the program is safe and fun for campers and staff.
  • Assists in the creation and monitoring of program budgets and ensure that areas of responsibility meet budget expectations. Direct budgetary responsibilities include: Kids’ Club and Youth and Teen programs.
  • Plans YMCA Vacation Day Programs including field trips, staffing and facility usage. 
  • Maintains proper records and department files and completes payroll in a timely manner.
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expands Youth Development programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Attends all required meetings and trainings as directed by the Director of Camp and Family Services. 
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in Youth Development, Recreation, Human Services or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 2 or more years of supervisory experience in summer camp and or youth programming.
  • Organized self-starter, possessing time management and organizational skills. Must be capable of managing several projects at one time.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with adults and youth.
  • Connecticut Head Teacher and Camp Director Certification or qualifications to receive certifications within 1 month of hire. 
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to receive upon hire. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $38,000.00 - $44,000.00

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: 
Dec 19 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 17 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit