Program Director, Youth & Family Programs (Temporary)

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,151 - 88,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Free mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Job summary

A community-focused organization is hiring a Program Director for Youth & Family Programs in Seattle. This full-time, temporary position involves directing and overseeing youth development activities, managing a team, and ensuring program compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience working with children, strong customer service skills, and supervisory experience. The role offers benefits including health insurance and a YMCA membership. Starting salary is $80,168.40 annually.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Five or more years of experience working with children.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the development and growth of youth and family programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College degree

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Program Director, Youth & Family Programs (Temporary)

Our Mission: Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

Equity Statement: The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Summary: Directs and oversees youth development and family programs, which includes, but is not limited to, youth sports and wellness, recreation and enrichment, Kids Club/Kids Zone, family activities, and teen programs. This position will lead and develop a dynamic team of youth development professionals, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans are provided to participants. You will lead a safe, high-quality youth and family department and supervise and evaluate staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff/child ratios and conducting regular staff meetings. This role plays an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility personnel, and the community.

What You’ll Get From Working At The Y:

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly‑accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Starting hiring range: $80,168.40/annually

Approximate Start Date: Mid‑January

Approximate End date: 03/26/2026

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Directs and manages the development, operations, and growth of assigned program areas.
• Develops and manages the budgets related to the position. Meets fiscal objectives. Closely monitors revenue and expense.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Compiles program statistics and provides data and reports as required for assigned programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual fundraising campaign, and volunteer committees as assigned.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
• Distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with branch marketing plans.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA best practices and any other applicable standards.
• Ensures high quality programs through program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Collaborative
• Solution-focused
• Team-Oriented

Work Environment:

This job operates in various environments ranging from a professional office, as well as other branch‑based and external environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Hours Expected to Work:

This is a full‑time position, and hours of work and days vary by program schedule. Frequent weekend and evening hours will be required as job duties dictate.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be expected.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience working with children.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions via phone, email and in person. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems.
• Current state approved first‑aid certification *
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification *
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College degree. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol‑free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E‑Verify system.

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [e-mail].