YMCA of the USA · 21 hours ago
Youth Program Director
Champaign, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
2+ years expYMCA of the USA is seeking a Youth Program Director for the Stephens Family YMCA. The Youth Program Director will manage and promote youth, teen, and family programming, ensuring effective operations and program growth.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for managing, creating, researching, budgeting, and implementing programs that meet the mission and purpose of the YMCA. Included but not limited to summer day camp, after school programs, family programming, and all other programs that apply to youth
Responsible for supervising, planning schedules, and curriculum of our Y camp and some specialty camps during the summer
Responsible for recruitment, training, performance appraisal of all staff and volunteers in assigned areas, within association policies and guidelines
Responsible for developing relationships that foster program growth, new programming opportunities for the YMCA, and a close bond of program participants
Works as part of the management team by attending staff meetings, giving well thought out input, and attending specific events that require management staff presence
Evaluates programs on a regular basis using association-approved processes
Responsible for developing collaborative efforts with entities outside the YMCA in an effort to strengthen YMCA programs, image, and resources per strategic plan
Responsible for other duties deemed necessary for effective completion of duties
Qualification
Required
Possesses a four (4) year degree in a related field or experience of at least two years directing, organizing and running similar programs
Candidates should exhibit proven knowledge in program management, staff development, and public relations
Strong organizational skills are required to maintain effective management of staff, equipment, resources, and programs
Candidates must have excellent human relations skills and experience in successfully working with diverse groups of people
Candidates should possess strong decision-making and problem-solving skills as they are critical to this position
High level of knowledge and demonstrated competence in the areas of teens programming
Incumbent must support the mission and values of the YMCA through personal words and actions
CPR/AED certification, First Aid and Emergency Procedures training required or must be obtained upon hire
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
Recent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
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