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YMCA of the USA · 8 hours ago

Youth Program Director

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21.47/hr - $23.47/hr

2+ years exp

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Director to join their team. In this role, you will work with the Senior Youth Program Director to plan and facilitate programming for youth activities, contributing to a positive culture within the youth department.

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Responsibilities

Create and manage programs

Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans

Provide quality results

Administer program evaluations of all classes and leagues

Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, and organize and schedule program registrations

Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events

Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles

Qualification

Youth program developmentSupervision experienceFiscal managementCustomer service skillsPublic relationsComputer knowledgeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsYMCA Lifeguard certificationCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationOxygen certificationChild Abuse Prevention training

Required

Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance

Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required

You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)

Preferred

Experience with youth sports leagues; planning, coaching, facilitating

Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing youth day camp programming and activities

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience

Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development

YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options.

YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance.

Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings.

Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service).

8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year.

Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year.

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center.

Professional training, education and certification opportunities.

20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees.