Youth and Family Program Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

The Youth and Family Program Director is responsible for developing and operating programs including day camp, sports, youth, teen, and family engagement. The role focuses on creating high-quality, innovative programs that increase local impact, advance the YMCA mission, and engage more youth, teens, and families in YMCA programs. The position is based at the Macomb Family YMCA. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a recreational, educational, or family program setting.
Experience in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and budgeting.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in physical activities.
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.
Ability to work outside and participate year-round.
Strength, agility, and mobility to perform the essential functions of the position and supervise program activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
CPR and Basic First Aid certification that includes both an online and in-person training component.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality programs and establish new program activities.
Expand programming within communities in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel, camp staff, and volunteers.
Develop, manage, and control budgets related to the position, ensuring programs operate within budget.
Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations.
Respond to parent, member, and community inquiries in a timely manner.
Perform other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor.