Youth Development Director

The YMCA of Tuscaloosa is looking for a Program Director to lead Youth Development at the New Benjamin Barnes YMCA Branch. (Opened Dec 2024)
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position requires strong leadership, community and relationship building skills to meet the needs of a growing community and YMCA association. Responsible for the day to day delivery and quality of YMCA youth programming. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director will the on=site delivery of YMCA youth programs including, but not limited to: after-school child care, summer day camps and special events.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.

·         Clean driving record.

·         Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Blood borne Pathogens.

·         Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

·         Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
the community.

Essential Functions

·         Manage and coordinate all youth programs for assigned sites as directed.

·         Management of programs, including development and monitoring of program budget to meet fiscal objectives

·         Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.

·         Hires, trains, and supervises part time program staff and volunteers.

·         Organization and delivery of program schedules, registrations, and statistics.

·         Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

·         Secures and schedules other sites and facilities as needed.

·         Along with the Executive Director, leads and delivers new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans.

·         Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.

·         Responds to all member and community inquiries and concerns on a daily basis.

·         Assist in marketing and distribution of program information, organize and schedule program registrations; assist in the review and processing of program scholarship applications.

·         Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Engaging Community

Program and Project Managment

Change Leadership

Required Certifications

CPR and 1st Aid within first 90-Days