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Youth Recreation Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX Part Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Recreation Director plays a vital leadership role at the Northwest YMCA, overseeing all aspects of Day Camp and Youth Sports programming. This position requires strong leadership and organizational skills, a passion for youth development, and an understanding of the services and relationships needed to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community.

This leader will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality recreational experiences for youth that focus on safety, engagement, and skill-building in a values driven environment. Our programs aim to instill confidence, teamwork, and resilience in children through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships.

We are looking for a dynamic and mission-driven leader who will collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to continue building impactful programs that reflect the heart of the YMCA.

Current Program Scope

  • Summer Day Camp serves approximately 160 campers daily across three locations, supported by a team of 40 staff.
  • Youth Sports program engages over 1000 youth annually, supported by 25 part time staff, officials and volunteer coaches.

Our Mission And Core Values Are Brought To Life By Our Culture. It's Who We Are, Who We Aspire To Be And How We Show Up Everyday. We Are Cause-driven. We Don't Just Show Up, We Show Up With Purpose. As a Cause Driven Leader You Are Expected To Be

  • Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
  • Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
  • Hopeful - Take and optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
  • Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
  • Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in recreation, education, sports management, or a related field (or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program).
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of supervisory experience, preferably in youth recreation, day camp, or sports programming.
  • Must be able to meet Texas state requirements for licensed child care center staff (or obtain within 90 days).
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse populations.
  • High level or organization, initiative, and enthusiasm for creating memorable youth experiences.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Core Responsibilities

  • Directs and leads all aspects of Day Camp and Youth Sports programs, including program planning, staffing, safety, compliance, and delivery of high-quality experiences.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers across both program areas; ensures proper onboarding, ongoing training, and adherence to YMCA and licensing standards.
  • Collaborates with community partners, school administrators, and parents to grow participation and maintain program quality.
  • Develops engaging and developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and seasonal curriculums for both camp and sports settings.
  • Creates teams, secures field/facility space, organizes and distributes uniforms and awards, and supports family communication throughout each season.
  • Manages budgets for assigned areas, ensuring fiscal responsibility, proper staffing levels, and resource allocation.
  • Leads parent communication, orientation, and satisfaction efforts; responds to all inquires and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Partners with the association marketing team to promote camp and sports programs and meet participation goals.
  • Maintains compliance with state child care licensing, YMCA of the USA guidelines, and all local safety protocols.
  • Oversees equipment inventory, ordering, maintenance, and general facility support as it pertains to youth programs.
  • Actively participates in association leadership development, fundraising campaigns, and community outreach efforts.

MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT

The YMCA Is An Organization That Serves All People, From All Backgrounds And All Walks Of Life. Our Purpose Is To Strengthen Community. Our Areas Of Impact Include

  • Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
  • Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
  • Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

Compensation & Benefits

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Woth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.

The yearly salary range for this position is $48,000 - $52,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.

The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.

The candidate must live within the community the Northwest YMCA serves.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000

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