Join the team at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families in our community! As the Youth and Family Director, you’ll lead, inspire, and bring dynamic programming to life—from Summer Day Camp and Kids Corner Services to Youth and Teen Programming, the Activity Center, and special events. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape programs that create lasting memories, foster growth, and support families. If you're passionate about empowering youth and building a vibrant, supportive environment, we invite you to apply and become a valued leader in our Youth and Family Department!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supports, develops, organizes and implements high quality youth programming for the Youth and Family Department, including, but not limited to: Summer Day Camp; Kids Corner Services; Youth and Teen Programming; Activity Center Services; and Youth/Family Special Events.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Programs include, but are not limited to, summer day camp, Kids Corner, youth programming, family nights and special events and the Activity Center. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
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Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel (full-time, part-time and seasonal) and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
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Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
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Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
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Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
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Provides staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaign and committees as assigned.
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Maintains proper records/department files.
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Completes incident and accident reports as needed and escalates information to supervisor as warranted.
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Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
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Attends program cabinet meetings.
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Assists in the marketing and distribution of youth and family program information, including timely and accurate submissions to the marketing team. May organize and schedule program registrations, distribute flyers and/or attend community expos.
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Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
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Serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) as assigned.
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Accepts other duties as deemed appropriate within the scope of this job description.
