Youth Program Director

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, serving upwards of 30,000 individuals.

The GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees and operating revenues of $22+ million.

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for managing activities associated with our School Age Child Care (before/after school), Summer Camp, Youth Sports Programs, and Youth Enrichment Programs to create opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility at the Somerset Hills YMCA.

This position is fully on-site with no remote work opportunities.

• Oversee and manage adaptive programming, teen programming, performing arts, birthday parties, and youth & family engagement events.
• Support development of new programs and community engagement initiatives aligned with YMCA mission and Core Values.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, inclusive, and high-quality programming for all participants.

• Oversee specialty, enrichment, and travel camps, including planning, staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Support staff hiring, training, and supervision for assigned camp programs.
• Assist with curriculum development, activity planning, field trips, and special events.
• Ensure proper documentation, attendance tracking, and incident reporting.

• Provide operational and administrative support to existing SACC sites, including licensing support and compliance needs.
• Assist the Senior Program Director with SACC expansion efforts and onboarding of new sites as needed.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and program quality initiatives across SACC programs.

• Assist with hiring, training, onboarding, and professional development of program staff.
• Serve as a resource to staff by offering guidance, feedback, and problem‑solving support.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture.
• Support program registration, communication with families, and participant enrollment processes.
• Assist with budget monitoring and resource management for assigned programs.
• Respond to family questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Promote programs through YMCA communication channels including website, social media, and program guides.
• Participate in fundraising efforts, special events, trainings, and YMCA-wide initiatives.
• Comply with all Greater Somerset County YMCA policies and procedures.
• Model and promote YMCA Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Two to Three years of related experience as a coordinator or supervisor required.
• Working knowledge of the State of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Mission Advancement: Models and teaches YMCA values; ensures a high level of service; provides volunteers with orientation and training; cultivates fundraising relationships.
• Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities; builds relationships; empathically listens and communicates for understanding; delivers appropriate feedback, coaching, and guidance.
• Operational Effectiveness: Provides frameworks for decisions; conducts prototypes to launch programs; develops plans and manages best practices; creates and manages budgets; holds staff accountable using formal measurement processes.
• Personal Growth: Shares new insights; facilitates change; models adaptability; addresses…