Teen Program Director - El Camino

YMCA•Mountain View, CA

3h•$78,500 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Director will develop and provide leadership to our teen community to include Youth & Government (YG), Model United Nations (MUN), Leaders In training (LIT) Teen Leadership Councils, Middle School and High School Community Engagement, College Tours, and other Teen programs as defined. This position will support association level work in various communities. This position will provide leadership for all teen programming including Youth & Government programs, Teen Programs and Camp, and MUN programs that support the needs of teens in Middle School and High School.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of experience working with teens and/or volunteers
Knowledgeable in civic engagement and social responsibility programs
Demonstrated experience in developing, facilitating, and evaluating teen programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred experience supervising a small team of staff
Project management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others
Passion for youth development, supported by relevant professional or volunteer experience
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational abilities, and time management skills
Culturally competent and respectful of diverse backgrounds of youth and their families
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines
Bilingual (Spanish Preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversee Youth and Government & MUN program for the Y by supporting existing partnerships with schools, bringing in new partnerships, volunteers, and schools;
Provides leadership, design and deliver quality summer teen programs to be hosted at Y branches and in the community; including delivering workshops
Develops and manage the budget for Teen programs: Youth & Government, MUN and Teen programming
Design, implement, and evaluate innovative programs that meet the evolving needs and interests of teens
Provide leadership and direct supervision to teen program staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance
Build strong, supportive relationships with teens and their families, promoting inclusion and belonging
Ensure programs comply with safety, and organizational standards
Collect and analyze data to track participation, outcomes, and satisfaction; use findings to improve program quality
Act as a role model and mentor, maintaining appropriate boundaries and professionalism at all times
Support and fundraise related to teen and youth programming