Regional Teen Director

ymcarichmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (12% employer-paid)

Free YMCA membership

Childcare discounts

Professional development

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a full-time Regional Teen Director to supervise Teen Programs at Chester and Petersburg branches. You will cultivate Teen Programs through volunteerism, partnerships, and philanthropy to boost engagement.

The role requires at least two years in youth/teen programs, a high school diploma, and strong leadership, communication, and budgeting skills. A bachelor’s degree is desirable. Join a mission-driven team focused on youth development and community impact.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with youth/teen programs required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, communicate, and promote Y mission to staff, volunteers, members, and community.
• Develop and implement high quality teen programs and events at multiple sites.
• Ensure program fidelity per YUSA and association standards.
• Maintain records, reports, surveys, and other data requests.
• Build rapport with participants, families, and staff; maintain positive communication.
• Engage in YUSA Teen programs and encourage participation.
• Establish emergency procedures in line with safety standards; communicate plans.
• Develop and manage budgets with forecasting and analysis.
• May supervise part-time staff and volunteers, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating.

Skills

Youth program leadership

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is currently seeking a full-time, highly motivated, mission-driven, team-oriented professional to serve as our Regional Teen Director for our Chester and Petersburg branches. The ideal candidate will cultivate Teen Programs at multiple locations to increase engagement through volunteerism, partnerships and philanthropy.

Duties

• Interpret, communicate, and promote Y mission, goals, and objectives to department employees, volunteer leaders, members, and the community.

• Develop and implement high quality teen programs and events, with a focus on Leaders' Club, Y Achievers, Summer Teen Programming, and the overall Teen Experience.
• Ensure program fidelity through adherence to YUSA and association standards.
• Support data collection efforts by keeping accurate records, and completing reports, surveys, and other requests in a timely manner.

• Build rapport with program participants, families, and staff to enhance programs and services. Facilitate and maintain positive communication with all stakeholders.
• Engage and participate in YUSA Teen related programs and experiences and encourage teen program participants to participate as well.
• Establish and enforce emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities, including CPR/Aid, Emergency Response, OSHA and facility safety standards. Communicate plan to all on-site management and program participants.

• Develop and manage budget, including timely and accurate forecasting and analysis.
• May supervise part-time staff and/or volunteers, to including hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, and providing feedback.

Qualifications

The Director should be enthusiastic, able to create high quality programs, and committed to the YMCA mission. A minimum of two years of experience with youth/teen programs is required. A high school degree or equivalent is required with a bachelor's degree desirable. Relationship-building abilities are essential, including the ability to connect and build trust with youth and teens, colleagues, and community partners. Ability to set priorities and manage multiple concurrent tasks essential. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are necessary, as well as previous budgeting experience and computer proficiency. The ability to plan, develop, organize, manage, prioritize, and administer tasks is essential.

Why Join Us?

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Be part of an organization that is best in class for member experience, team development, and community impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range is $45,043-$50,673
• Benefits: Health insurance, 12% employer-paid retirement (upon meeting eligibility), free YMCA membership, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.