Youth Development Director

JOIN US, We Make A Difference in the Community! POSITION SUMMARY: The YMCA Youth Development Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and safe youth & family programs. The Youth Development Director will supervise staff and volunteers ensuring they have the resources, training, and support needed to effectively engage participants. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education, human services, social services, related field or equivalent work experience. Two to four years of experience in program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency. Two years of youth develop related work experience. Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Demonstrated computer skills in a Microsoft Office or Google Workspace environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create a work environment that exemplifies the Y’s culture and how we show up and supports ownership and accountability for staff members. Directs and supervises youth programs and activities to meet the needs of the community and ensures programs comply with all applicable operation standards; evaluate and review programs to ensure quality and safety. Create, develop and implement new programs, and expand participation in the youth programs. Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Conduct marketing and promotion for the youth programs, coordinating with association’s marketing staff to ensure all marketing meets association and brand requirements. Manage the budget and information for the youth programs to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with an approved budget plan. Manage the youth programs registration process and coordinate the facilities for program activities and events. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Greater Des Moines