Associate Director, Camden Y

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Do you love connecting with youth and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for our Associate Director, Camden Y to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off 7 paid holidays throughout the year
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
• Supplemental insurance benefits

What is needed for this job as our Associate Director, Camden Y:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with youth and teens in community-based or educational settings
• Experience coordinating youth programs, partnerships, or grant-funded initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage program operations including scheduling, logistics, and reporting
• Experience managing budgets and program resources
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with schools, community organizations, and municipal partners
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for youth programs and community events
• Reliable transportation required; ability to travel throughout the Greater Philadelphia YMCA service area, including Camden and surrounding communities, is expected
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overnight conferences related to youth programming and YMCA events

The responsibilities we will trust you as our Associate Director, Camden Y:

Program Operations & Implementation:

• Oversee the daily coordination and delivery of Camden Y youth programming across schools, parks, and community locations
• Ensure consistent implementation of youth leadership, civic engagement, workforce development, and enrichment programs designed to support positive youth development
• Coordinate complementary sports and recreation activities that promote teamwork, physical wellness, and youth engagement
• Manage program schedules, logistics, staffing needs, and facility partnerships to ensure efficient program delivery
• Ensure program and operational alignment with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA’s strategic priorities and the NextGen department’s goals for youth development and community impact
• Maintain program standards aligned with YMCA youth development practices and community needs

Partnerships & Community Collaboration:

• Build and maintain relationships with Camden schools, city departments, and community-based organizations to support program access and implementation
• Work collaboratively with program partners, donors, and sponsors to strengthen the sustainability and reach of Camden youth programs
• Represent the YMCA at community meetings, program events, and partnership discussions related to youth development initiatives
• Coordinate with partner organizations to support program implementation across shared community spaces

Program Administration & Data Management:

• Ensure accurate collection and tracking of participant data, attendance, and program outcomes required for grant reporting and evaluation
• Maintain program documentation, reporting systems, and participant records
• Collaborate with VP of NextGen Leadership or their designee and development teams to provide required data for grant compliance and program reporting
• Monitor program participation trends and support program improvements using data and feedback

Financial Oversight:

• Manage program budgets including monitoring expenses, forecasting costs, and ensuring responsible financial stewardship
• Track program expenditures, supplies, and operational costs to ensure alignment with approved funding
• Coordinate with YMCA finance and development teams to support grant compliance and financial reporting

Staff & Program Coordination:

• Hire and coordinate program staff, facilitators, coaches, and instructors supporting Camden-based youth programs
• Support onboarding, scheduling, and supervision of program staff to ensure consistent program delivery
• Foster a collaborative and mission-driven environment aligned with YMCA values

Community Engagement & Events:

• Support the planning and coordination of community-based events and youth engagement opportunities that increase program awareness and participation
• Ensure programs remain responsive to the needs of Camden youth and families

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing leadership team
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply
After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
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The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.