What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Director position at YMCA?
Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Youth Development Director provides hands-on leadership for the operations and development of various programs, such as child care, day camps, teen leadership, holiday camp, youth sports, and child watch. Candidates must be visionary, innovative, risk-taking, and motivated to propel the Y’s Youth Development programs to new heights.
Our Culture
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Summary of Service Area
Situated between Myrtle Beach and Charleston, the Georgetown County Family YMCA serves the coastal town of Georgetown, SC. USA Today listed Georgetown, SC in the top 10 for “Best Coastal Small Town” in 2020. The Y’s service area expands into Georgetown County which includes some of South Carolina’s most beautiful coastline. The geographical area provides a wonderful coastal living experience including Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach, and Huntington Beach.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
- One to two years related experience preferred as a coordinator or supervisor of youth programs, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- Minimum age of 21.
- Completion of YMCA Day Camp Director certification and assigned youth development courses, prefered or able to complete within first year.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- Consistently self-driven and goal oriented. Possess the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
- Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Prior to employment, completion of all Child Abuse Prevention training.
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Within 30-days for employment, completion of all trainings in Redwoods, CPR, First Aid, AED, BBP, and Oxygen Administration.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Manages, directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Ensures high quality programs and es tablishes new program activities. Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs cause-driven staff and volunteers that are de dicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and building relationships among youth and within families. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Develops, monitors and controls budgets related to the position to meet fiscal objectives . Ensures that all assigned programs operate within budget and that program fees are collected.
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Maintains proper records/department files.
- Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
- Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Assists with assigned Board Committee(s) and Association Quality Team(s).
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Values. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.
- Collaboration. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.
- Relationships. Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y's work.
- Communication. Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience. Understands and expertly utilizes current methods of communication.
- Developing Others. Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
- Emotional Maturity. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Salary : $42,000 - $58,000
