Association Director of Teen Leadership Advancement

YMCA
Salary
$82,784.00
$86,944.00
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Job Description

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life, working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect and responsibility—they guide everything we do.

We look forward to having you on our YMCA team!
*The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization!

Deadline to apply: November 25, 2025

Position Summary:

Develop, organize and implement high quality YMCA teen/youth programs for our diverse participants across all 6 branches, particularly for youth and teens in 6th through 12th grades. Ensures the successful operation of all facets of Teen Leadership, including: Youth and Government, My Achievers, Leaders Club, teen summer camp, end of year summer teen experience and other teen programs; quality standards, outcomes and measurements; staffing, training and development; program development; community relations and collaborations, with a focus on growth and expansion to new communities. Ensures a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

Qualifications

·         Five or more years of management experience preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency

·         Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent preferred

·         Previous oversight of YMCA programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising 

·         Demonstrated experience in starting and developing teen or youth programming

·         Experience working at a YMCA branch, specifically in programs with a focus on 6th-12th grade youth, preferred

·         YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

·         Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities

·         Proven ability to plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming

·         Strong computer skills and experience with standard business software

·         Strong professional written and verbal communication skills

·         Fluency in second language desired

Essential Functions

·         Provides association-level leadership and direction to the on-site and off-site teen leadership programs by acting as a liaison between branch staff, branch executives, and senior leadership. 

·         Oversees the work of the Teen Leadership Advancement team.

·         Assists Branch Executive Directors in their supervision of branch Teen Leadership staff. Works with each branch executive and branch staff to meet agreed-upon enrollment and revenue projections each year.

·         Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of our diverse community and fulfill YMCA objectives.

·         Expands teen leadership program within the Snohomish community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

·         Ensures high quality and culturally aware programs through innovative program development, evaluations and on-going training of staff team(s).

·         Executes strategies to ensure our program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA in a culturally appropriate manner.

·         Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.

·         Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.

·         Develops quality improvement goals with programs based on participant survey feedback.

·         Develops and implements action steps to improve programs’ quality and safety.

·         Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.

·         Maintains and develops relationships with school districts, other community-based organizations, corporations and governmental agencies to collaborate on programming initiatives.

·         Cultivates positive and collaborative relationships with national, regional and local leaders and funders to position the YMCA of Snohomish County as an unquestioned leader in the field of youth leadership; delivering high quality, developmentally appropriate programming for youth and teens.

·         Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

·         Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

·         Performs other duties as assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Y Culture:

·         Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

·         Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

·         Commitment to Equity and Inclusion.

·         Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines

 

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement: 

·         Models and teaches the Y’s values

·         Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives

·         Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition

·         Cultivates relationships to support fundraising

Collaboration: 

·         Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives

·         Builds relationships to create small communities

·         Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict

·         Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience

·         Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness:  

·         Provides others with frameworks for making decisions 

·         Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities

·         Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team

·         Effectively creates and manages budgets 

·         Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress  

Personal Growth: 

·         Shares new insights 

·         Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change

·         Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance  

·         Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

 

What you’ll get from working at The Y:

  • FREE family YMCA membership
  • FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
  • Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
  • 50% off ECE child care* for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).
  • 100% off specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include: School Age Child Care*, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs
  • Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.
  • Two medical plans to choose from: One is FREE for employee.
  • Dental plan is FREE for employee.
  • Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.
  • 2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.
  • Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
  • Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
  • 403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
  • FREE Employee Assistance Program.
  • Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
  • We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
  • Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

*Within IRS limits, discounts that exceed $5,000 are reported as taxable compensation on your paycheck and W-2 for that year.

The hiring range for this position is $82,784-$86,944 annually.

The full range of the pay grade for this position is $82,784-$100,256 annually.