Director, Youth & Family (Harlem YMCA)
About The Position
The Director, Youth & Family at the Harlem YMCA oversees the YMCA’s Youth & Family department, including youth, teen, family, and sports programs. The role manages off-site programs such as Y Afterschool and provides leadership for initiatives including family gym time, teen development, afterschool programs, summer day camp, and other programming. The Director manages program sites and staff, ensures programs meet their goals and comply with government contracts, and supports safe, high-quality programming. The role also develops program content and community partnerships, oversees reporting, meets budget and operating-net goals, markets programs to achieve enrollment targets, works with the Board of Managers, and serves as Manager on Duty.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Three to five 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 and evaluation.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work.
- Five to eight years of progressive leadership experience supervising youth development and family programs.
- ACA Camp Director trained.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all Youth, Teen, and Family Programs.
- Manage program sites and ensure program goals and outcomes are met in compliance with government contracts.
- Manage and train staff who implement Association and program policies for safety and quality.
- Serve as a liaison with school and community partners.
- Build program content in education, physical fitness, and cultural awareness across program areas.
- Oversee 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.
- 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).
Benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Medical benefits
- Paid time off
- Free YMCA membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
