Director of Teen Impact

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $43,000 - $43,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Transform and inspire the youth in our community! Through this role you will have the opportunity to empower teens through transformative programs such as Reaching Our Potential and Achievers. You will ensure that the youth in this community have a safe and positive environment to reach their full potential in spirit, mind and body. In this role, you will be responsible for creating intentional and empowering programming for teens in these two programs. The programming will be specific to the programs, needs of the varying communities and YMCAs. You will work closely with the Associate Executive Director of William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA and the Executive Director of the Winston Lake YMCA to coordinate weekly/monthly calendars. Programming includes but is not limited to, character development, college and career preparedness, athletics, tutoring, STEM, cooking and social/emotional issues. Additional responsibilities include: working closely with the school systems and parents of Reaching Our Potential and Achievers participants, assisting with record keeping and reports, and providing key leadership in community events and team meetings. The Director of Teen Impact must be a team player, organized, able to take initiative, and be recognized as a leader by others. Additionally, the Director of Teen Impact will work closely with local universities and community partners to create a comprehensive College and Career Prep program to ensure our students thrive after graduation. Occasional extended and/or non-traditional hours and/or other duties may be required. The ideal candidate will build strong working relationships with their direct supervisor, the staff at the branch where they are located and most importantly the teens utilizing this space and should be able to work with minimal supervision. In all positions we live by the core values of the Y. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing and determined cause-driven individuals who function together as a strong team. We value cooperation and strong communication among our staff team and are looking for the best candidates to make a tremendous impact for the youth in our community.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older
• Experience working with children and a diverse community
• Desire and ability to work with all ages
• Desire to lead from the front, role modeling expectations for team
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply proactive team management techniques and employ conflict resolution with the team as needed.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Sit, Stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time (including outside and in the pool!)
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in youth development, program management, or community based setting preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred or required within first 90 days of employment
• Ability to work a variable schedule Monday through Friday, as well as event coverage on select nights and weekends (two Saturday sessions per month)

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred or required within first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the center in accordance with YMCA guidelines, ensuring all program curriculum and materials are prepared accordingly and accessible.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with the Teens, Reaching Our Potential participants, Achievers participants, staff and parents as well as WS/FCS Achiever Advisors; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Works closely with the Grant Writer to ensure all requirements and reporting are met for funding purposes. This includes but is not limited to surveys, attendance, and leading the Scholarship Committee through the scholarship application process.
• Exhibits exceptional community engagement qualities, demonstrates a passion for empowering youth and strives to grow and transform these programs.
• Attends staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes corrective action, discipline, incident, and accident reports as necessary.
• Ensures that the site is kept organized and all supplies are put away daily.
• Reports any damaged equipment.
• Responsible for planning and leading the Annual Achievers Scholarship banquet that will be held at the end of the school year.
• Responsible for ensuring College and Career tours are conducted with students during out of school days, Winter and Spring breaks.
• Responsible for creating and implementing intentional summer programming for teens which includes but not limited to resume building, interview skills, SAT prep, college application assistance, volunteer and internship opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility
• Up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Employee household membership to facilities operated by the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
• Discounts on programs throughout the association

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed