Blair YMCA Youth & Family Engagement + Youth Sports Director

Ymca of Greater Omaha • Blair, NE

8d • $43,888 - $46,960

About The Position

The Youth & Family Engagement Director supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The director leads all aspects of youth and family programming at the branch, ensuring the YMCA’s cause and culture are reflected in program strategy and staff development. The role collaborates with membership and program teams to improve the experience of members and participants through detailed analysis and communication.

The position oversees programs, staff, budgets, enrollment and retention strategies, facilities, safety, and compliance. It also develops programs and community relationships, supports marketing and fundraising, processes scholarship applications, and reports program statistics. The work takes place in an office and recreational environment, includes evening and weekend hours, and requires travel among local branches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in customer service and/or youth programming.
• Demonstrated success leading youth programming or an equivalent team.
• Demonstrated leadership, dependability, and flexibility in work hours.
• Meet state licensing requirements for a Director position, if applicable.
• Meet annual training-hour requirements for the duration of the position.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments of the community.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel among local branches.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise programs to meet community needs and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff, contractors, and volunteers; evaluate staff performance and manage payroll.
• Develop and monitor program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
• Implement membership and program strategies that recruit new members and retain existing members; promote a member-focused culture, build relationships, foster innovation, and resolve issues affecting member satisfaction.
• Promote program and membership enrollment and coordinate with Program Directors on program details and registration.
• Monitor program operations, equipment, facilities, and curriculum for compliance with state, local, and YMCA regulations; coordinate facility scheduling, safety, and use for programs and events.
• Establish programs and community relationships that expand offerings in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Assist with marketing and distributing membership and program information; organize and schedule registrations; review and process scholarship applications; compile statistics and submit reports; and modify programs as needed.
• Assist with fundraising efforts and special events, and participate in branch, department, and association meetings and training.
• Complete required YMCA cause and culture, program-specific, CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen Administration training within 30 days of hire.
• Follow youth boundaries and abuse risk management policies; complete required abuse prevention training before the first shift.
• Screen, train, and enforce abuse prevention policies for staff; report suspicious behavior and policy violations; fulfill mandated reporting responsibilities; promote a reporting culture; maintain confidentiality; and communicate the YMCA’s zero-tolerance policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership.
• Significant YMCA program and childcare discounts.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical insurance with the YMCA covering a majority of the cost, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings after eligibility requirements are met; no employee match or contribution is required.
• Paid time off, sick time, emergency assistance, maternity leave, and parental leave.
• Flexible work attire, with YMCA shirts provided.
• Rain On Demand Pay for quicker access to pay.
• Tuition discounts, training and development, and opportunities to advance.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager