Youth Program Director
About The Position
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Director to join our team. The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As the Youth Program Director, you will work with the Senior Youth Program Director to plan and facilitate center programming for in-center youth activities. As a member of the leadership team, individuals in this role will strive to contribute to a positive and optimistic culture within the youth department.
Requirements
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with youth sports leagues; planning, coaching, facilitating (preferred).
- Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing youth day camp programming and activities (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience (preferred).
- Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development (preferred).
- Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
- YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).
- Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
Responsibilities
- Create and manage programs.
- Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans.
- Provide quality results.
- Administer program evaluations of all classes and leagues.
- Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, and organize and schedule program registrations.
- Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events.
- Build Relationships.
- Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
- YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
- Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
- 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
- Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
