Youth and Family Program Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Mount Clemens, MI

About The Position

The Youth and Family Program Director is responsible for the development and operations of various programs (Day Camp, sports, youth, teens, and family engagement), as well as focus on developing high quality, innovative programs that will grow the local impact, multiply the Y mission and engage more youth, teens, and families in YMCA programs.

Requirements

At minimum, 2 years of experience in recreational, educational, or family program setting
Experience in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and budgeting is required
Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
Able to be outside participating year round.
Strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree is preferred
CPR and Basic First Aid Certification that includes both an online and in-person training component is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities.
Expands programming within the communities in accordance with strategic and operating plans
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel, camp staff and volunteers.
Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position and ensures program operates within budget
Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, school administration, parent groups and other organizations
Responds to all parent, member, and community inquiries in a timely manner
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor