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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 childcare 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!
Position Summary:
Directs the oversight, development, and operation of youth & teen programs in assigned location(s) while meeting the needs of our diverse community. This includes supporting the advancement of camp programs, break camps, and non-school day unlicensed "camps" through oversight and collaboration at the branch level. Fulfill responsibilities of all assigned programs while working in program ratio as needed. Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices, and procedures. This position provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring of staff and volunteers to ensure attainment of quality, safety, and financial goals. The Youth/Teen Program Director is the face of our youth and teen programs and interacts with members on a daily basis, which requires exceptional interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
-Minimum Age: 21
-One or more year’s related experience as a coordinator or supervisor of youth programs
-Pre-employment current driver abstract required (available online through Dept. of licensing)
-Minimum two years driving experience with clean driving record
-Experience working with youth/teens and their parents
-Experience with staff and volunteer supervision and development
-Expertise in youth development field
-Plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming
-Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
-Fluency in second language desired
Essential Functions
-Manage, direct, and coordinate youth programs for assigned location(s), including Teen Programs, Youth Development Center, Teen Late Night, Co-lead Hoops program, non-school day & break camps, Outdoor & Challenger camps, and Counselors in Training Program (CIT).
-Provides leadership and direction to the budget and day-to-day fiscal operations of assigned programs and departments.
-Oversee day-to-day operations, including schedules, buses, check-in/out, parent communication, weekly emails, reports, and rosters.
-Plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate activities to ensure high-quality programs and establish new program activities.
-Drive safely according to YMCA policies, procedures, and state laws, ensuring occupants, belongings, and YMCA vehicle contents are secured.
-Perform and record all checklist and maintenance responsibilities using approved forms, including self-audits to ensure compliance with YMCA of Snohomish County safety requirements.
-Ensure first aid, safety, and emergency supplies are fully stocked, with documentation of inventory and immediate replacement of missing supplies.
-Ensure that bus rules are posted, announced, and followed.
-Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
-Review and evaluate staff performance, developing strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
-Expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
-Actively participate in assigned Advancement Teams and help lead and develop trainings for staff.
-Develop, monitor, and adhere to budgets for designated program areas.
-Coordinate program information and registration procedures.
-Coordinate program growth through marketing and promotional materials.
-Participate and support annual fundraising efforts and special events.
-Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
-Oversee the development and operation of youth & teen programs, including camp programs, break camps, and non-school day unlicensed "camps."
-Collaborate with branch staff to ensure effective oversight and support for all camp-related activities.
-Work in program ratio as needed to fulfill responsibilities of all assigned programs.
-Ensure a safe, positive, and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement.
-Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to staff and volunteers.
-Ensure attainment of quality, safety, and financial goals.
-Interact with members daily, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills.
-Perform 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
-Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
YMCA Competencies
-Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
-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 training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
FREE family YMCA membership for all staff.
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 week 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 full range of the pay grade for this position is $77,979-$93,600.