Teen Programs Director

Empower Teens. Build Connections. Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders!

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their potential, find their voice, and make a difference in their community?

At the Whatcom Family YMCA, we believe every young person deserves a place where they feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to grow. We're looking for a creative, relationship-driven, and enthusiastic Teen Programs Director to help us expand opportunities for tweens and teens throughout Whatcom County!

This isn't just a job managing programs. It's an opportunity to shape experiences, build community partnerships, and create spaces where young people can discover who they are and who they want to become.

If you're energized by working with teens, love bringing people together, and have a passion for developing meaningful programs that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll DoAs our Teen Programs Director, you'll lead a growing portfolio of programs that help young people build confidence, develop leadership skills, explore new opportunities, and connect with their community.

Create Experiences That Matter Lead and grow exciting programs for tweens and teens, including Youth & Government, Youth Institute, Teen Drop-In, Teen Late Nights, and summer camps.

Serve as the primary leader for Youth & Government, helping teens discover their voice through civic engagement, leadership development, and hands-on learning experiences.

Develop innovative programs that reflect the interests, needs, and strengths of young people in our community.

Give teens a seat at the table by involving them in program planning, decision-making, and leadership opportunities.

Evaluate programs and use participant feedback to make experiences even better.

Build Partnerships That Open Doors Develop meaningful relationships with schools, community organizations, youth-serving agencies, civic leaders, and local partners.

Represent the YMCA throughout Whatcom County, building awareness of our teen programs and creating new opportunities for collaboration.

Connect with families, funders, and community partners to expand access and remove barriers to participation.

Identify opportunities for grants, sponsor ships, and partnerships that help our programs grow and thrive.

Lead and Inspire an Amazing Team Recruit, coach, mentor, and support staff and volunteers who share your passion for youth development.

Create a positive, collaborative team culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

Provide leadership and direction to staff responsible for delivering high-quality programs and experiences.

Model the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in everything you do.

Turn Big Ideas Into Lasting Impact Oversee program budgets, resources, and operations to ensure long-term success.

Manage grant-funded programs, including tracking outcomes, meeting reporting requirements, and demonstrating community impact.

Use participation data and feedback to celebrate successes, identify opportunities, and guide future programming.

Collaborate with YMCA leadership, development staff, and community partners to strengthen and expand teen programming.

Ensure programs are safe, inclusive, and aligned with YMCA standards, youth protection policies, and applicable regulations.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable connecting with a group of teens, collaborating with community leaders, and leading a team toward a shared vision.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

Have a genuine passion for working with tweens and teens and helping them reach their full potential.

Are a natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life.

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