Youth Development Director

Young Mens Christian Association of Flint•Flint, MI

1d•$42,500 - $42,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads the YMCA’s Safe Places Program and Downtown youth programming. The Director develops, organizes, and implements programs; manages staff; ensures compliance with licensing and accreditation standards; and builds strategic alliances and relationships with agencies and community partners. The role is based at the Downtown YMCA, with 15% of work time at Flint Development Center and Cathedral of Faith. The schedule requires flexible hours and daily evening work ending late in the evening. The Director develops and facilitates youth programming, including revenue-based programming, and develops curriculum and activities that meet grant goals and identified needs. The role also oversees program budgets, staffing, marketing, community partnerships, daily operations, and engagement with parents and community agencies. CPR and AED certification is required within 30 days of employment. The selected candidate must receive state licensing approval before assuming the role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least two years of related experience.
At least two years of staff management experience.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Knowledge of youth and teen issues, instructional practice, group and program creation and facilitation, and community outreach.
Must be approved by the state licensing authority before assuming the role.
CPR and AED certification within 30 days of employment.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and management, effective time management, and capacity to manage and lead people.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, coaching, and organizational skills.
Ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” demonstrating determination, genuine concern, a welcoming attitude, hopefulness, and a nurturing spirit.

Responsibilities

Work flexible hours and maintain an active presence during the Safe Places Program, including daily evening work ending late in the evening.
Develop and facilitate youth programming at the Downtown Branch, including revenue-based programming.
Ensure ongoing compliance with YMCA policies and procedures, risk management standards, state licensing standards, and Praesidium accreditation.
Develop and implement program curriculum and activities that meet grant goals and identified needs, where applicable.
Develop, manage, and monitor the program operating budget and meet or exceed budget targets.
Manage expenses within the approved budget while meeting daily programming needs, including purchasing supplies and managing partner contracts.
Create and maintain a staff structure, including recruiting, hiring, developing, and supervising a high-quality and diverse team.
Oversee general marketing for Safe Places, including flyer design and placement, community and school recruitment, and other marketing activities.
Create community partnerships to increase program participation and support.
Foster a safe and respectful environment for a diverse community of youth, families, volunteers, and partner agencies.
Coordinate daily programming processes, including scheduling, recruitment, retention, data collection and reporting, behavior management, and registration.
Serve as the key contact for parents and community agencies and facilitate events and programming that engage them as partners.
Adhere to policies concerning boundaries with children, attend required abuse risk management training, follow procedures for high-risk activities and child supervision, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior and policy violations, and comply with mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Obtain CPR and AED certification within 30 days of employment.