What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Director position at YMCA?
The Youth Development Director is a leadership role makes a lasting impact. This position is responsible for ensuring that assigned youth development programs, which may include summer day camp, drop-in childcare, before-and-after school care, and/or teen programming; meet program standards in accordance with all applicable licensing and funding requirements. This role is also responsible for enhancing the member/participant experience and retention, optimizing program enrollment and revenue, and managing program budgets. The Youth Development Director manages, leads and develops team members and ensures a safe environment for all participants and staff.
Salary for this position is $50,000-$54,000 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization.
- Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
- Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
- Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Ensures the member/participant experience is consistent, integrated and aligned to YMCA goals for youth programming and participant experience, engagement and retention.
- Identifies and promotes key drivers of a successful program experience.
- Adapts and creates tools and processes to enhance participant experience.
- Increases member/participant connection and commitment to YMCA programs.
- Monitors program registration goals to understand trends and identify means for development.
- Adapts and customizes program portfolio and curriculum to meet community needs.
- Optimizes program capacity and enrollment goals.
- Participates in special events and activities at YMCA sites and within the community.
- Promotes programs in the community through multiple channels including community engagement strategy. (This includes collaborating with peers and leaders in and outside the Y.)
- Ensures program safety and compliance according to program standards.
Team Management Responsibilities
- Identifies hires, manages and motivates a high-performing team that accomplishes program objectives.
- Coaches and mentors staff to support them in delivering safe, engaging and well-organized program services.
- Trains new staff and provides ongoing trainings in accordance with training designs.
- Facilitates all-staff meetings and in-services.
- Responsible for ensuring staff are compliant with required trainings and certifications.
- Recruits and trains volunteers to meet the needs of the programs.
- Evaluates volunteer work and strategy to ensure volunteers are used appropriately.
Fiscal and Risk Management
- Manages program budget, including revenue and expenses, to meet financial targets and monitors financial performance.
- Oversees maintenance of table files, program guides and online registration site to ensure accurate information is advertised.
Minimum/Preferred Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent or higher in Elementary Education, Recreation Management, Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years or more experience in youth and family programming providing high-quality experience to program participants, with at least 3 years of supervisor or team leadership experience.
- Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission.
- Budget and expense management experience with the ability to assist in managing budgets to plan.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with customers, team members and other stakeholders and constituents.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email; ability to learn and adapt to new technology
- Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Team Leader competencies in previous experience or practice.
- Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description.
- The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
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Salary : $50,000 - $54,000