Program Director, Youth & Family Programs

Youth Development And Family Programs Director

Our Mission : Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body. Equity Statement : The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Summary : Directs and oversees youth development and family programs, which includes, but is not limited to youth sports and wellness, recreation and enrichment, Kids Club / Kids Zone, family activities, and teen programs. This position will lead and develop a dynamic team of youth development professionals, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans are provided to participants. You will lead a safe, high-quality youth and family department and supervise and evaluate staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff / child ratios and conducting regular staff meetings. This role plays an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility personnel, and the community.

What You'll Get From Working At The Y : Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement with generous employer contributions, free access to mental health resources, rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO), and discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs. Hiring range : $78,000 - $81,500 / annually DOE

Responsibilities Essential Functions :

• Directs and manages the development, operations, and growth of assigned program areas.
• Develops and manages the budgets related to the position. Meets fiscal objectives. Closely monitors revenue and expense.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Compiles program statistics and provides data and reports as required for assigned programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual fundraising campaign, and volunteer committees as assigned.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
• Distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with branch marketing plans.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA best practices and any other applicable standards.
• Ensures high quality programs through program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies : Collaborative, Solution-focused, Team-oriented

Work Environment : This job operates in various environments ranging from a professional office, as well as other branch-based and external environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type / Hours Expected to Work : This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days vary by program schedule. Frequent weekend and evening hours will be required as job duties dictate. Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Qualifications Position Requirements :

Preferred Education and Experience : College degree. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check and (on applicable jobs) drug screening, including screening for marijuana. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.