Youth Development Director

Job Title: Youth Development Director
FLSA Status: Full time non exempt
Pay: $17-$18/hr
Reports to: CEO
Revision Date: 04/03/2025
Leadership Level: Team Leader
Primary Function/Department: Administration

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Development Director at WC Family YMCA oversees the development and operations of various programs, such as before and after school, swim lessons, swim team, youth sports and all other youth programs. This role is designed to address community health, strengthen outreach to the community and create organizational longevity/sustainability.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING:

• Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of all Williams County Family YMCA youth, teen, and family programming.

• Develops, implements, and manages program planning to promote program growth. Ensures high-quality, member-focused programs and events through innovative program development, evaluation, and ongoing staff training.

• Ensures youth programs and services meet community needs, including supervising existing youth program activities, establishing new programs, and expanding programming as needed.

• Manages youth programs, including developing and monitoring budgets to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to evaluate effectiveness and participation; securing and scheduling facilities; and creating and scheduling classes, activities, or events.

• Utilizes registration, attendance tracking, and communication systems (e.g., Daxko, scheduling platforms, etc.) to support program administration.

STAFFING AND SUPERVISION

• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.

• Directly supervises site leads and part-time staff, providing coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing leadership development.

• Leads YMCA program departments by providing direction, support, and administrative efficiencies for staff through standardization, registration, quality standards, and risk management protocols.

• Prepares and conducts all in-services, training, and meetings.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY

• Ensures full compliance with all applicable state child care licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and organizational policies.

• Ensures the implementation of risk management protocols, including emergency procedures, behavior management, and child protection policies.

• Accountable for the execution of policies and procedures of the YMCA.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within the area of responsibility.

OTHER

• Performs other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence

• Developing Self & Others

• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• YMCA Team Leader certification within one year.

• 1 year related experience preferred.

• Minimum age of 21.

• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18