Director, Youth & Family Programs

YMCA of the USA; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer contributions to retirement

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Professional development

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Association Youth and Family Services Director in Huntsville to oversee youth, family, and teen programs across all branches. You will lead diverse program initiatives including after school, summer and holiday camps, and kids’ night out.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and strong customer service while coordinating with community partners to strengthen the Y’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory/management position.
• Knowledge of family support principles and best practices for family involvement.
• Knowledge of youth and teen programmatic principles and best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with team members focusing on creating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate activities.
• Personal commitment to customer service including following up with parents and guardians to provide program specific information.
• CPR and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Communicate with the members and program participants on a regular basis to ensure program quality.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed; review staff performance and motivate staff to achieve goals.
• Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Organize and schedule program registrations.
• Meet all program enrollment goals including the timely collection of all fees.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Youth & teen programs knowledge

Family programs knowledge

Customer service

Program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Association Youth and Family Services Director in Huntsville to oversee youth, family, and teen programs across all branches. You will lead diverse program initiatives including after school, summer and holiday camps, and kids’ night out.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and strong customer service while coordinating with community partners to strengthen the Y’s mission.