Conferences and Program Manager

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina • King, NC

1d • $36,000 - $36,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Conferences and Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and growth of assigned camp and youth programs with a focus of keeping program areas in quality condition and assessing program needs. You will take a primary role in facilitating Conferences throughout the fall/winter and spring season. In addition to this they may assist in the facilitation of Outdoor Education, Day Camp, and Overnight Programming. This role provides direct oversight of program areas and guiding seasonal staff within those areas, scheduling, program quality, and guest experience. The Program Manager ensures programs operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with YMCA mission, vision, and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in youth development, camps, education, or program leadership.
• CPR/First Aid/AED – must obtain certification within first 90 days of employment and maintain a current certification thereafter.
• Strong ability to develop innovative programming for member retention and revenue growth.
• Strong ability to recruit, retain, and coach staff; while fostering a positive team atmosphere.
• Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on approach, as well as a professional work ethic.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Energetic, devoted, mission driven, team oriented individual.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred OR equivalent experience in youth programming, education, hospitality, or recreation.
• Experience with staff supervision, aquatics, high ropes, and shooting sports, guest services, and curriculum/program design preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership & Supervision
• Program Operations & Quality Control
• Operations & On-Call Leadership
• Marketing, Outreach & Enrollment Growth
• Fiscal Management & Resource Oversight
• Administrative, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
• Seasonal & Annual Program Cycle Oversight
• Additional Responsibilities

Benefits

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Employee household membership to facilities operated by the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and discounts on programs throughout the association.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level