Operations Director - Youth Programs and Enrichment

YMCA
Salary
$60,000.00
$65,000.00
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Job Description

 

Join Our Team! Become the Next Operations Director, Youth Programs and Enrichment at the Spurlino Family YMCA!

Are you a passionate, driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact in one of the most dynamic communities in the country? The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is searching for our next Operations Director, Programs to join the leadership team at the Spurlino Family YMCA, located in the vibrant and rapidly growing South Shore area of Tampa Bay!

From year-round sunshine, world-class beaches, professional sports, and endless shopping and dining — to the opportunity to grow your career with one of the most innovative Y associations in the country — this is where your leadership can shine.

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Why the Tampa Y?

  • Rapid Growth: One of the nation’s fastest-growing YMCA associations in one of Florida’s most desirable markets.
  • Exceptional Benefits: Robust retirement plan, generous paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and strong leadership development support.
  • Incredible Quality of Life: Tampa Bay offers year-round warm weather, endless recreation, and a booming economy — all while living close to the beach! 

 

Qualifications

 

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

  • Brings at least 3+ years of supervisory experience (YMCA or related youth programming strongly preferred).
  • Has a strong background in camp operations, youth development, and early childhood programming.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and can manage multiple priorities and programs.
  • Demonstrates excellence in team leadership, budget management, and program innovation.
  • Is comfortable working a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends to support programs.
     

Bonus if you have a Florida Director Credential or experience with ACA Accreditation, but not required.

 

Essential Functions

 

About the Role:

As the Operations Director, Youth Programs and Enrichment, you’ll provide strategic leadership and hands-on oversight for a variety of youth and family programs, including:

  • Youth Development
  • Summer Camp & Kids Day Out (KDO)
  • Stay and Play (Early Childhood)
  • Teen Leadership & Enrichment
  • Licensed Programs and more!
     

This role is vital to driving innovation, growing participation, and delivering high-impact experiences to children, teens, and families throughout the community. You’ll supervise full-time team members and lead a team of passionate staff while collaborating across departments to exceed goals in quality, engagement, revenue, and retention.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and execution of high-quality, mission-aligned youth and family programs.
  • Supervise and develop full-time and part-time staff across multiple departments.
  • Oversee operations of Summer Day Camp, School-Out Days, Preschool (future), and Teen Programs.
  • Ensure safety, compliance, and excellence in all program areas.
  • Drive member engagement, program retention, and community impact through innovative programming.

 

Ready to Lead and Grow With Us?

Join a YMCA that’s changing lives and building stronger communities every day. Bring your talent to Tampa Bay and help us shape the future of youth and family programming.