Youth Sports and Teen Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

The Youth Sports & Teen Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and operational oversight of all youth sports and teen programming at the William McDonald YMCA. This position ensures high-quality, mission-driven programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Director will oversee traditional youth sports programming while leading a comprehensive teen engagement strategy serving approximately 375 teens across six zip codes. Teen initiatives include teen nights, Welding Program, Culinary Program, and Workforce Development programming. This leader builds strong community partnership, manages staff, drives enrollment growth, ensures financial sustainability, and creates measurable impact within the community.

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful – Take an 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!

Education & Background

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3‑5 years of leadership experience in youth sports, teen programming, or community-based youth development
• Proven experience supervising staff and managing budgets
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  
  Ability to engage diverse youth populations and foster inclusive environments
• CPR/First Aid certification is required

• Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all youth sports programming
• Ensure high‑quality leagues, clinics, camps, and skill‑development programs aligned with YMCA standards
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate sports staff, coaches, and volunteers
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and meet enrollment and revenue targets
• Ensure safety, risk management, and compliance with YMCA policies
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment for youth participants and families
• Develop strategies to grow participation and community engagement
• Oversee and actively engage with teens from six different zip codes
• Facilitate programming that encourages leadership, character development, workforce readiness, and positive youth development
• Create safe, welcoming spaces that foster belonging and personal growth
• Plan, implement, and evaluate teen programming designed to build community, strengthen peer connections, and promote leadership development
• Ensure consistent structure, safety protocols, and program quality are aligned with YMCA mission and teen development goals
• Oversee and participate in data collection and analysis to measure teen program outcomes and impact
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local schools, ISDs, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations

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

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

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

The yearly salary range for this position is $48,000 – $50,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s 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 for enrollment 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.

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.