Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Senior Youth Director and in partnership with the Senior Director of Association Teen Programs, the Teen Director is responsible for leading and developing assigned Teen Programs, Teen Membership and Teen Staff Recruitment efforts. Along with this the Teen Director will supervise assigned Youth programs. The Teen Director is responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contributes to and supervises the fulfillment of the YMCA mission through teen initiatives, teen programs, teen members and staff.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with local middle and high schools, churches with large youth/teen groups and other community organizations serving/supporting teens and families in our community, through events and programs.
• Partners with local middle and high schools to provide onsite extensions of Y Leaders Club.
• Supports the overall vision for teen, branch and association initiatives.
• Plans and promotes high quality, engaging and relevant programming that meets the ever-changing needs of teens and their families.
• Continually evaluates, improves, and innovates all assigned programs to ensure they meet or exceed Association guidelines and standards.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive teen staff recruitment model that helps connect teens to YMCA employment.
• Connects with teen members to help them more fully engage with the YMCA through their membership.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within areas of responsibility.
• Maintains all records of their assigned programs that are necessary for the operation of the department and branch effectively.
• Recruits and hires staff and volunteers across multiple dimensions of diversity. Responsible for onboarding and developing them for success.
• Maintains current and required certifications and records for staff according to the YMCA of the Triangle requirements.
• Attends all meetings that are pertinent to this position including branch Youth Department, Membership Engagement and Director meetings and Association Teen Director meetings.
• Assists with the YMCA Annual Campaign through development of staff team, recruiting volunteers and meeting annual fundraising goals as assigned. Teaches the importance of philanthropy to and engages teens and their families in the Annual Campaign.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule, including evening and weekends as needed.
• Directly supervises and ensures the proper implementation of the following programs and staff throughout the year:
  • Leaders Club
  • Youth and Government (YAG)
  • Middle School United Nations (MSUN)
  • Serve as a Director of Camp Outer Limits

• Assists in developing new teen programs for the branch/association.
• Lead and support the branch in the recruitment, retention, and engagement of teen members.
• Serve as a primary resource for the recruitment and development of teen staff throughout the branch.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to obtain upon hire certifications in Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, Emergency Oxygen and Emergency Medication Administration Training. All certifications must stay current while employed with the YMCA.
• A Commercial Driver's License, with "P" endorsement must be obtained with-in the first year of employment in order to drive a YMCA bus as needed.
• The YMCA of the Triangle requires employees to comply with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectations efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.