Youth Services Director - Haverhill YMCA

Youth Services Director
Lead.

Inspire.

Build Community.

Make a Difference.

Are you passionate about youth development and ready to lead programs that make a lasting impact on children, teens, and families?

The YMCA of the North Shore is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Youth Services Director to provide year-round leadership for youth, teen, sports, family, and seasonal camp programming.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys developing programs, mentoring staff, building community partnerships, and creating meaningful experiences where young people can learn, grow, and thrive.

In this role, you'll help shape programs that support the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of youth while ensuring they feel connected, supported, and part of the YMCA community.
What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Youth Programs


* Provide leadership for year-round youth, sports, teen, and family programs.


* Develop engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate programming based on participant and community needs.


* Monitor participation, program quality, and feedback to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.


* Ensure programs operate in accordance with YMCA policies, licensing requirements, and safety standards.


* Collaborate with other YMCA departments to create a strong and consistent member and participant experience.

Support PASS Programming


* Provide leadership and direction for academic, social-emotional, and recreational programming throughout the school year.


* Work closely with program staff to develop individualized programming and support strategies based on participant needs.


* Help students build confidence, develop positive behaviors, and work toward successful transitions back into their school environment.


* Build trusting relationships with participants while providing appropriate behavioral support and responding effectively to challenging or crisis situations.

Lead & Develop Staff


* Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.


* Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.


* Create a supportive team environment where staff feel valued, connected, and empowered to succeed.


* Help develop future leaders and strengthen the overall quality of the Youth Services team.

Build Relationships with Families & the Community


* Develop strong, positive relationships with children, teens, families, and caregivers.


* Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants feel a strong sense of belonging.


* Build partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and other community groups.


* Support outreach and communication efforts that increase program awareness, participation, and community engagement.

Support Seasonal Camp Operations


* Provide leadership and support for seasonal summer camp programming.


* Partner with camp leadership ...