Youth Program Director

Job Title: Youth Program Director

Association: MS Gulf Coast YMCA

Reports To: Director of Operations

Branch: Blossman Family YMCA

Revised Date: February 2024

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA program(s).

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages the Youth Programming for the Y including but not limited to the following; Kids Zone, Teen Programming, Youth Sports, Kamp Badine, Y on the Fly, and other Youth Programs in accordance with YMCA policies and philosophy.

2. Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic/operating plans, as well as community needs.

3. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs team members and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates team members performance. Develops strategies to motivate team members and achieve goals.

4. Organizes, and conducts leader’s clubs and other teen activities and events.

5. Secures facilities for program activities and events.

6. Conduct routine field maintenance tasks tailored to accommodate the needs of both youth and adult sports seasons, ensuring optimal playing conditions throughout various sporting activities.

7. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.

8. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

9. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives including ensuring programs are fiscally sound ensuring participation in programs while maintaining accurate records and statistics.

10. Develops yearly marketing plan to recruit and retain youth participants.

11. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

12. Research, prepare, and submit grant applications aligned with the objectives and requirements of Youth Programs, seeking funding opportunities to support program initiatives and sustainability efforts.

13. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

14. Attends all leadership meetings and may assist with Program Committee meetings.

15. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.

16. Partners with association directors to ensure programs are being supported throughout the association.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides team members with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds team members accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/Elementary Education, Sports or Recreation Management or related field or equivalent.

2. One to two years related experience preferred.

3. Age 21 and over.

4. Requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Team members; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.

5. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications, Team Leader.

6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person