Director, Youth & Family (Long Island City YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York•Queens, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a Director, Youth & Family for the Long Island City YMCA. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Youth & Family department, including youths, teens, families, and sports. The position involves managing off-site programs such as Y Afterschool and providing leadership for various program initiatives like family gym time, teen development, afterschool programs, and summer day camp. The YMCA of Greater New York aims to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community, fostering a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration with a people-first approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education required.
Three (3) - five (5) years of leadership experience supervising youth and family programs.
Knowledge of Youth Development Principles.
Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
Knowledge of Child Abuse Prevention Training.
Knowledge of program planning & evaluation.
Must be available to work Monday through Friday.
Must be available to work two (2) weekends per month (Saturday and/or Sunday).
Must be available to work evening shifts as scheduled.
Must have flexibility to work a varied schedule based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work preferred.
Five (5) - eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience supervising youth development and family programs preferred.
ACA Camp Director trained preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversight of all Youth, Teen, and Family Programs.
Manage program sites and ensure that program goals and outcomes are met in compliance with government contracts.
Manage and train staff who implement all Association and program policies for safety and quality.
Serve as a liaison with school and community partners.
Build strong program content in education, physical fitness, and cultural awareness through all program areas.
Oversee all reporting to the Association Office, funders, and government contracts.
Develop community partnerships that result in strong program content.
Meet budget goals and operating net for all departments.
Effectively market programs in the community to achieve enrollment targets with a focus on SACC and summer camp.
Work with the Board of Managers.
Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).