Director of Youth, Family & Camp

YMCA
Salary
$47,500.00
$52,500.00
How to Apply
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Resumes Accepted Until
Grow your career at the YMCA and help strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Job Description

⭐ About the Role

The Director of Youth, Family & Camp leads all youth‑centered programming within the assigned YMCA Center, including Play & Learn, Day Camp, family programs, special events, and emerging youth/family initiatives. This role ensures high‑quality program delivery, strong participant engagement, safe operations, and responsible financial management aligned with Association goals.

Qualifications

⭐ Qualifications

  • BA/BS in child development, recreation, elementary education, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 3–5 years of professional experience in YMCA or similar youth‑serving organization.
  • Strong skills in program development, event planning, and volunteer engagement.
  • Ability to relate effectively to all age groups.
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills with internal partners to build well‑rounded youth and family programs.
  • High level of organization, project management, and multitasking ability.
  • Completion of required Praesidium trainings within first 30 days:
  • Duty to Report
  • Keeping Your YMCA Safe
Essential Functions

⭐ Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for Play & Learn, Day Camp, family programming, and special events.
  • Manage staff schedules, program operations, and standardized Day Camp processes in collaboration with Center leadership.
  • Select, train, supervise, and evaluate paid and volunteer staff.
  • Support budget development, staffing ratios, expense control, and financial accountability.
  • Evaluate programs and recommend improvements aligned with Association strategic priorities.
  • Maintain program records, documentation, and prepare reports (including grant outcome reporting).
  • Serve as Manager on Duty during assigned weeknight and weekend rotations.
  • Oversee program equipment, facilities, and off‑site locations.
  • Engage with community partners to identify and respond to youth and family needs.
  • Support Association initiatives including World Service education, fundraising, and the annual campaign.
  • Provide direct leadership to assigned programs and assist with additional projects as needed.