Youth and Family Director

at  YMCA

In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
Job Description
Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA Before and After School care, Learning Academy, Summer Camp, and other Family Programming including but not limited to: recreational sports leagues, Tots Programming, Teen Programming, and Parent Night Out Events.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent and/or three or more years of management experience, preferably in multiple YMCA program areas or other not-for-profit agencies.
• Ability to direct through supervision of staff and program development.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, behavior management and age-appropriate discipline strategies for children.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Scheduling flexibility based on meeting demands of job roles: early mornings, late nights, and weekend work possible.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel on a flexible schedule as needed with a driving record that meets YMCA policies.
• Proof of auto insurance on vehicle used is required.
• YMCA Leader certification preferred

Essential Functions

• Manages, directs, and coordinates school age child care programming for before and after school programs, full day care, family programming, summer camp, tots programming, youth sport programs, and teen programming at all YMCA locations.
• Ensures high quality program standards and consistently establishes new program activities. Expands programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance on a regular basis using coaching techniques. Build relationships with staff and develops strategies to motivate and coach staff to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Develops, manages and controls all income and expenses related to areas of responsibility with guidance of Senior Program Director.
• Ability to initiate activities, participate in programming, and interact with children.
• Ensures that all YMCA, State, and local program safety standards are met and procedures followed.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with school administration, parent groups, and other community partner agencies related to all Youth and Family programming.
• Responds to all parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Oversees and directs the behavior management of children within Youth and Family programs, including but not limited to, daily behavior redirection, parent conferences, behavior plans, and suspension and removal from program.
• Maintains and monitors program documents and environmental scale for compliance with NCDCDEE Childcare program guidelines including but not limited to ensuring monthly and yearly inspections are completed and oversight of recurring staff trainings.
• Develop and coordinate Youth and Family Program curriculum including but not limited to sports leagues, after-school care, summer camp, and tots programs all in accordance with YMCA mission, Character Development integration, and 5-star licensing requirements as necessary.
• Integrate YMCA Character Development materials into all lesson plans and program curriculum.
• Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and proper reporting procedures.
• Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the personnel policy, employee handbook, department handbook and the emergency response plan manual.
• Assists in the Harrison Family YMCA’s Annual Campaign Fundraising activites. Recruits volunteers and storytellers.
• Conduct self in a professional and responsible manner at all times.
• Perform other related dutes as assigned by Senior Program Director or CEO.
• Responsible for maintaining SFSP sponsor regulations. Ensures all mandatory trainings, reporting and USDA Nondiscrimination Statement is upheld in Summer Food Service Program