Youth Program Director

The Youth Program Director is responsible for administrating, organizing, promoting, and managing many of the functions that relate to youth, teen and family programming. The position is responsible for working with other members of the management team to enable the YMCA to operate at maximum capacity. The Youth Program Director will manage current programs in place including some or all of the following: summer camps, family nights, school’s days out, after‑school programming, homeschool programming and birthday parties.

• Possesses a four (4) year degree in a related field or experience of at least two years directing, organizing and running similar programs.
• Candidates should exhibit proven knowledge in program management, staff development, and public relations.
• Strong organizational skills are required to maintain effective management of staff, equipment, resources, and programs.
• Candidates must have excellent human relations skills and experience in successfully working with diverse groups of people.
• Candidates should posess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills as they are critical to this position.
• High level of knowledge and demonstrated competence in the areas of teens programming.
• Incumbent must support the mission and values of the YMCA through personal words and actions.
• CPR/AED certification, First Aid and Emergency Procedures training required or must be obtained upon hire.