Senior Teen Program Director - City District

YMCA
Salary
$49,000.00
$59,516.00
How to Apply
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Resumes Accepted Until
The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a dynamic individual for their Senior Teen Program Director position.
Job Description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Community Engagement or equivalent preferred.
  • Five or more years of related experience preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. 

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings
  • Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
  • 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
  • Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
  • Discounts on YMCA programs
  • Discounts on YMCA Childcare
Essential Functions
  • Directs and supervises teen program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
  • Oversees all aspects of teen programs.
  • Will participant in pursuit of identifying sustainable funds: identifying grants, donors and grant writing
  • Recruit teens of both genders and all ages for teen programs.
  • Prepare teens for success through programs, activities and services provide by YMCA.
  • Implement teen programs by partnering with local resources.
  • Contribute to develop partnerships with parents and families.
  • Develop new programs with input from teen focus groups, surveys, parents, schools community partners.
  • Keep current on teen activity trends will developing a full range of programs to meet the needs off teens in the community.
  • Assist and organize special youth and teen events related to teen programs that are open to members and nonmembers.
  • Work in conjunction with Teen PMT and Marketing department to develop a plan, in concert with the branch marketing and communications to specifically reach teens.
  • Organizes and hosts season parties and events.
  • Compile program statistics, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of participation in programs.
  • Organizes and conducts volunteer training and meetings.
  • Collaborates with branch staff throughout the Association in the development of teen programs.
  • Trains branch staff throughout the Association in working with teens
  • Serve as a member of the Teen Program Management Team. 

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.