Director, Youth & Family (Harlem Ymca) at YMCA of Greater New York – United States
Recruiter: YMCA of Greater New York
Salary: $76,000 Annually
The Harlem YMCA is seeking a Director, Youth & Family who will be responsible for overseeing all the YMCAs Youth & Family department (youths, teens, families, and sports). This role involves managing off-site programs (Y Afterschool, etc.) and providing leadership for an array of program initiatives, including, but not limited to, family gym time, teen development, afterschool programs, summer day camp, and other programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all Youth, Teen, and Family Programs.
- Manage program sites and ensure that program goals and outcomes are met in compliance with government contracts.
- Manage and train staff who implement all Association and program policies for safety and quality.
- Serve as a liaison with school and community partners.
- Build strong program content in education, physical fitness, and cultural awareness through all program areas.
- Oversee all reporting to the Association Office, funders, and government contracts.
- Develop community partnerships that result in strong program content.
- Meet budget goals and operating net for all departments.
- Effectively market programs in the community to achieve enrollment targets with a focus on SACC and summer camp.
- Work with the Board of Managers.
- Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Education required. Masters Degree in Education or Social Work preferred.
- Three (3) – five (5) years of leadership experience supervising youth and family programs. Five (5) – eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience supervising youth development and family programs preferred.
- Knowledge of Youth Development Principles.
- ACA Camp Director trained preferred.
- Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
- Knowledge of Child Abuse Prevention Training.
- Knowledge of program planning & evaluation.
Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.