Youth Development Director

The Marshall Area YMCA is seeking an energetic individual to play a vital role in shaping the lives of young people in our community. Job Description The Youth Development Director provides leadership and management of all child development, After School Program, Summer Camp, and Kids Night Out programming. This position manages program member recruitment, participation, and retention through the development and execution of our youth development programs that strive to achieve strategic goals, meet diverse community needs and provide outstanding customer service to all members, guests, and our larger community. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required in education, early childhood development, counseling, related field or equivalent. Minimum of two years of related experience is required. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, management, multi-tasking, and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all socioeconomic segments of the community. Administrative experience managing and/or developing youth programs, collaborating with other community organizations, services, and/or government agencies preferred. Experience managing multi-level staffs of 15 or more preferred. Complete position specific training including Child Abuse Prevention, Blood-Borne Pathogen, Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid, food safety, Emergency Action training; and others as needed (provided by the YMCA). Essential Functions Manages preschool and school-age youth programs to include drop-in Child Watch, Certified Afterschool childcare, School’s Out Camp, summer Day Camp, and Kids Night Out programs. Will develop and monitor the program budgets to meet fiscal objectives; compile program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the programs; secure, schedule, and maintain the needed facilities; create and schedule all related activities/events; and maintain up-to-date program records or files. Ensure programs and services meet diverse community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, expanding and creating multiculturally diverse programs to meet the needs of the community. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs staff and volunteers within all youth programs. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information; organize and schedule program registrations; review and process program scholarship applications; seeks out and writes grants and grant reports to secure program funding and provide evidence of grant usage. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within areas of responsibility. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Fulfills all eligibility, reporting, and program requirements for any local, county, state, or federal funding or assistance programs. Coordinates with local businesses, schools, organizations, etc. to plan programming, field trips, volunteer opportunities, youth experiential learning opportunities, etc. Maintains regular professional communication with parents and guardians of children in programs. Provides itineraries, counselor names and contact phone numbers, youth rosters, and ETA timelines for any youth activity off-site to membership desk prior to departure. Serves as a mentor for youth members and guests. Stays current on best practices for childcare, summer camps, and youth programming. Oversees the creation and implementation of all policies and procedures. Serves as the Marshall Area YMCA’s lead staff member on youth safety and protection; food safety licensures/certifications; and any other licensures/certifications required by the county, state, other agencies, i.e.: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Department of Human Services (DHS), and any other local, state or other governmental or similar agencies; serves on Risk Management Team; develops and coordinates emergency procedures training and protocols. Performs other duties as assigned. Leadership Competencies Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Required Certifications CPR/AED First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens Food Safety All certifications are provided by the Y. #J-18808-Ljbffr