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SalaryAs a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Youth Programs, the Teen Programs Manager will provide leadership and/or support to teen programming within the Association. This position will be responsible for implementing and delivering the Y-2025 Strategic Plan for teens, organization-wide standards, and consistencies throughout all programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
- Drive superior program quality, ensure all programs enhance membership, increase program enrollments, and enhance the member/participant experience.
- Direct oversight of funding that directly supports Association Teen Programs
- Collaborate with department leads, provides a focus on an integrated, innovated strategy that moves participants through a pipeline of programs for Early Learning, Play Center, Afterschool, Day Camp and Teens that aligns with Y Strategic Plan.
- Provide direct leadership of the management, implementation, and accountability of Association program grants and funding that supports Teen Programs.
- Ensure quality and accountability of Teen Programs to meet Youth Development and YMCA Youth and Safety requirements and trainings.
- Co-Lead the Youth Development Cabinet to define the program experience vision, program goals and strategies, and new innovated programming.
- Provide leadership and support to improving and enriching signature teen program offerings via ongoing quality improvements and innovations for Association.
- In partnership with Social Impact team, develop and sustain community partnerships and relationships for Teen Programs including management of RFP process and selection for partnerships.
- Represent and serve on community organization committees.
- Develop, manage, and sustain association MOUs for Teen Programs.
- Analyzes program enrollment and revenue to ensure the success of programs and develop and execute plan if there is a deficit.
- Coordinate Association marketing for Teen Programs with Communications Department.
- Lead the branch financial development initiatives to include serving as staff liaison with board committees, community groups or other task forces as assigned.
- Actively participates in association Financial Development Cabinet and serves as the primary interface with the association Financial Development team.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporter, and risk management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS and 3+ years of experience in afterschool, teen, camp, or similar youth related programs with program management experience OR 5+ years of experience in afterschool, teen, camp, or similar youth related programs with program management experience
- Positive reputation and credibility among peers as a professional expert in association management best practices, strategic thinking and building and maintaining relationships
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of solving complex problems
- Good conflict resolution, influence, negotiation, and coaching skills
- Ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately, exercise discretion as appropriate and remain sensitive to individual situations and needs
- Commitment to excellence, innovation, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated excellence in analytical thinking, problem solving, delegation and judgment
- Proven successful experience in managing and developing senior staff and team members
- Strategic leadership experience and strong communication skills as well as a high degree of emotional intelligence
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientation, and to treat individuals with respect and dignity
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in youth related field (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education) or business/ operational management or youth related programs
- Non-profit experience
Ergonomics:
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift to 25 pounds.
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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