Youth Program Director | Alexander Family YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Program Director is responsible for leading and growing programs that reflect the YMCAs mission and serve community needs.

This role includes supervising and developing part-time staff and volunteers, managing program operations and budgets, and ensuring a positive and high-quality experience for participants.

The Youth Program Director also builds partnerships with community organizations and supports outreach, marketing, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen engagement and impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Program Leadership Maintain consistent daily presence in programs to support quality, safety, and staff oversight, followingassociation-specific expectations fordirect service coverage and onsite visitation.Launchnew programsand grow existing ones in alignment with strategic goals and participant interests.Coordinate facilityuseandlogisticsto support smooth program delivery and engaging events.Manage daily participant records by using program software to track attendance and verify and track essential information.

Staff Development Recruit, train, schedule, and support part-time staff and volunteers to build a strong, inclusive team.Provide regular feedback and coaching to help staff grow and succeed.Motivate your team to meet goals and create a positive, mission-driven work culture.

Community Engagement & Outreach Build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and other organizations to strengthen program impact and visibility.Support outreach, marketing, and registration efforts to promote programs and ensure accessforall.

Fiscal Stewardship Develop and manage program budgets to meet financial goals and use resources responsibly.Contribute to the YMCA Annual Campaign by leading volunteer teams, supporting fundraising events, and achieving an individual fundraising goal that advances the branchs overall target.

ProgramExperience Build strong relationships with members, families, and staff through positive, responsive communication.Address questions and concerns ina timelyand professional manner.Track program data to evaluate success, improve experiences, and celebrate progress.Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet program and organizational needs.

Additional Responsibilities Completion of all required annualtrainingsrelated to safety, compliance, and child protection as assigned.Take on other duties as assigned to support the YMCAs mission and evolving priorities.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and support high-quality youth programsincluding before/after school, track out, summer day camp, and outreachthat emphasize safety, relationships, skill-building, character growth, and fun.Implement program enhancements and initiatives to improve quality and engagement.Oversee daily operations and programs in adherence to YMCA Standard Operating Procedures.Build and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community organizations.Obtain andmaintainrequired c...