Director of Youth & Family Programs

Socket.dev; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA in Texas seeks a Youth & Family Director to oversee diverse programs for children, teens, and families, including Gymnastics, Dance, Kids Play, and seasonal camps. You will drive program innovation, collaborate with staff and partners, and ensure safe, high-quality experiences.

Key responsibilities include leading program operations, budgeting, fundraising participation, and community engagement. Strong supervisory and project-management skills are essential, with Spanish/English bilingual

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing diverse youth and enrichment programs such as Gymnastics, Dance, Kids Play, Cultural and Arts Programs, Camp, and other seasonal offerings.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Project management experience, including planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-phase or seasonal initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing seasonal and year-round programs.
• Strong knowledge of child and youth development, inclusive programming, and community engagement.
• Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and enhance program offerings.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply knowledge of accounting and finance basics.

Responsibilities

• Hold program teams accountable for high performance and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Model inclusive leadership behaviors and embrace diversity in all forms.
• Hire, coach, and manage direct reports, ensuring alignment with association people practices.
• Develop and maintain program budgets to meet fiscal objectives, control expenses, and achieve financial targets.
• Coordinate facility use across departments to ensure smooth execution of program activities and events.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Campaign.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to increase YMCA visibility.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets to meet fiscal objectives, control expenses, and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Program development

Youth development

Community engagement

Problem solving

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

MS Office

Finance basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

YMCA in Texas seeks a Youth & Family Director to oversee diverse programs for children, teens, and families, including Gymnastics, Dance, Kids Play, and seasonal camps. You will drive program innovation, collaborate with staff and partners, and ensure safe, high-quality experiences.

Key responsibilities include leading program operations, budgeting, fundraising participation, and community engagement. Strong supervisory and project-management skills are essential, with Spanish/English bilingual