Director, Youth & Family (Harlem YMCA)

National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The Harlem YMCA, part of the YMCA of Greater New York, is seeking a Director, Youth & Family to oversee youth, teen, and family programs, including afterschool and summer day camp. This full-time role leads staff, partners with schools, and ensures program quality and safety.

Bachelor’s in Education is required; Master’s in Education or Social Work preferred. 3–8 years of leadership experience, First Aid/CPR, and knowledge of youth development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is required.
• Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience supervising youth and family programs; 5–8 years preferred.
• Knowledge of Youth Development Principles.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Knowledge of Child Abuse Prevention Training.
• Knowledge of program planning & evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all Youth, Teen, and Family Programs.
• Manage program sites and ensure goals and outcomes meet government contracts.
• Train staff who implement all Association and program policies for safety and quality.
• Serve as a liaison with school and community partners.
• Build strong program content in education, physical fitness, and cultural awareness.
• Oversee reporting to the Association Office, funders, and government contracts.
• Develop community partnerships that strengthen program content.
• Meet budget goals and operating net for all departments.
• Market programs to achieve enrollment targets, including SACC and summer camp.
• Work with the Board of Managers.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work preferred

Leadership experience supervising youth and family programs

Knowledge of Youth Development Principles

First Aid/CPR certifications

Child Abuse Prevention Training

Program planning & evaluation

Job description

Director, Youth & Family (Harlem YMCA)
Full-Time/Regular
$75,000 Salaried

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers – to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Harlem YMCA is seeking a Director, Youth & Family who will be responsible for overseeing all the YMCA’s Youth & Family department (youths, teens, families, and sports). This role involves managing off-site programs (Y Afterschool, etc.) and providing leadership for an array of program initiatives, including, but not limited to, family gym time, teen development, afterschool programs, summer day camp, and other programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of all Youth, Teen, and Family Programs.
• Manage program sites and ensure that program goals and outcomes are met in compliance with government contracts.
• Manage and train staff who implement all Association and program policies for safety and quality.
• Serve as a liaison with school and community partners.
• Build strong program content in education, physical fitness, and cultural awareness through all program areas.
• Oversee all reporting to the Association Office, funders, and government contracts.
• Develop community partnerships that result in strong program content.
• Meet budget goals and operating net for all departments.
• Effectively market programs in the community to achieve enrollment targets with a focus on SACC and summer camp.
• Work with the Board of Managers.
• Serve as Manager on Duty (MOD).

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education required. Master’s Degree in Education or Social Work preferred.
• Three (3) - five (5) years of leadership experience supervising youth and family programs. Five (5) - eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience supervising youth development and family programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Youth Development Principles.
• ACA Camp Director trained preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Knowledge of Child Abuse Prevention Training.
• Knowledge of program planning & evaluation.

Benefits:

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

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