Youth Development Director | Waukee Family YMCA

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA Youth Development Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and safe youth & family programs. The Youth Development Director will supervise staff and volunteers ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to effectively engage participants. This individual will collaborate with community partners, create a positive, inclusive environment, and evaluate program outcomes to ensure alignment with the YMCA’s mission and goals. The Director will also be responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and fostering involvement in program activities, all while promoting the YMCA's core values.

JOB LOCATION: Waukee Family YMCA 
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Standard work week, but will often work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate activities and representation of the organization at events. 
SALARY RANGE: $48,000 - $52,000 annualized - based on skills and experience
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 22, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Create a work environment that exemplifies the Y’s culture and how we show up and supports ownership and accountability for staff members.
2. Directs and supervises program areas and activities to meet the needs of the community and ensures programs comply with all applicable operation standards; evaluate and review programs to ensure quality and safety.  
3. Create, develop and implement new programs, and expand participation in assigned programs.
4. Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.
5. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
6. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
7. Conduct marketing and promotion for assigned programs, coordinating with association’s marketing staff to ensure all marketing meets association and brand requirements. 
8. Manage planned budget and information for assigned area to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with approved budget plan.
9. Manage the program(s) registration process and ensure timeliness.  
10. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
11. Attend department, branch and association staff meetings as required, and assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
12. Perform additional duties as required.
13. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000