Youth Program Director
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, 07215, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
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, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals.
GSCY has 100 full‑time and 950 part‑time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for managing activities associated with our School Age Child Care, Summer Camp, and Youth Enrichment Programs. This includes the administration of these programs to ensure that they create opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- This job is fully on‑site without opportunities for remote work.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent experience
- 2-3 Years Experience working with Youth in a School aged childcare background
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Harassment, and other program‑specific courses.
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