Youth Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As key member of our Leadership Team, the Youth Development Director is responsible for the planning,

delivery and evaluation of summer day camps, before and after school programming and other youth

development programs in accordance with Berwick Area YMCA standards for quality, safety and impact.

Effectively works as part of the Leadership Staff Team in making the Berwick Area YMCA a strong and

viable resource to our community. Work closely with the staff team to ensure quality programs are in

place and goals are achieved.

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the day camp (s) and before/after school and other youth

development programs. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities.

Expands new youth development programs within the community in accordance with strategic and

operating plans.

2. Develops and maintains strong relationships with youth in the program, parents and all other

stakeholders including state licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other

organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.

3. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.

Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Establishes a true team culture within the department

and develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

4. Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within

budget and that program fees are collected.

5. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that

YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

6. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical

environment meets standards for health, safety and cleanliness.

7. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries in a timely manner.

8. Maintains data and proper records/department files.

9. Organizes special events that provide opportunities for youth and parents to engage in the

program.

10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

11. Evaluates and monitors programs supervised, develops plans for improvement.

12. As a champion of youth development, leads Association-wide child protection initiatives.

13. Leads or participates in YMCA Association-wide special events.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a

commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and

recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

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. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.

2. One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of youth programs.

3. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: New Staff Orientation; CPR; First

Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.

4. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications

(list).

5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of

the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position, engage and lead

activities with school-age children and to safely supervise children’s activities.

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