Youth Service Director

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Job Description

As the Youth Services Director, you will help to create inclusive and engaging environments year round through offerings in and outside of our Y. In summer months, you would be the Director or our Counselor In Training program at our summer camp. Camp Trickling Falls is located in East Kingston NH and is such a special place. The school year provides ample opportunity to engage our population of Middle Schoolers and Teens in a variety of positive activities outside of school day hours. This position is highly collaborative with peer level Directors and is a key part of our local Y Leadership Team. 

June-August: This role provides direct, hands-on oversight of the CIT program at Camp Trickling Falls. Collaborates with peer level directors to round out our Camp Leadership Team to offer a diverse and high quality Camp program.

September-June: This position will run our Middle School and Teen programs and implement new experiences to engage this age group. The Youth Services Director will build relationships with various organizations in the Haverhill community. The position will promote community engagement through service learning projects and implement the YMCA curriculum in our Leaders club. In addition, you will have the opportunity to implement sports leagues and there will be enrichment opportunities in the Arts to offer well rounded programming for our teens.

 

In addition to quality work environment our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities including;

  • Paid training and development

  • Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.

  • Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.

  • Health and dental insurance for full time employees.

  • 3 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full time staff.

  • Retirement fund with 8% company contribution (once vested/no match required).

  • Employer funded life insurance.

Qualifications
  • Age requirement of 21+

  • Passion for youth programs involving the outdoors, especially around child safety & engagement with nature

  • Experience working with youth and teens from diverse backgrounds

  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues

  • Work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team

  • Strong sense of empathy and proven leadership skills

Essential Functions

June-August: This role provides direct, hands-on oversight of the CIT program at Camp Trickling Falls. Collaborates with peer level directors to round out our Camp Leadership Team to offer a diverse and high quality Camp program.

September-June: This position will run our Middle School and Teen programs and implement new experiences to engage this age group. The Youth Services Director will build relationships with various organizations in the Haverhill community. The position will promote community engagement through service learning projects and implement the YMCA curriculum in our Leaders club. In addition, you will have the opportunity to implement sports leagues and there will be enrichment opportunities in the Arts to offer well rounded programming for our teens.