Senior Youth Programs Director - Lead Growth & Impact

Jimmy Jazz; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Family Membership

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

403b Retirement Savings

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Benefits Including Medical, etc

Job summary

Valley of the Sun YMCA in Scottsdale is seeking a Senior Program Director to oversee Youth Development programs and branch operations. You will develop and implement operating plans, measure progress against goals, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, and training, using data to forecast financial progress, and leading a team of full-time and part-time staff and volunteers to deliver high‑quality, member‑focused programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to think abstract, solve problems and make quick decisions that meet policies.
• Must have experience with computers and be able to work fluently in CRM and POS systems.
• Knowledge and experience in training of professional staff.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or growth for the YMCA.
• Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
• Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
• Hires, trains, and supervises full time and part time staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Organizes people and activities for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensures high-quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.
• Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.
• Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including direct service as required by branch Executive.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Problem solving

Decision making

Staff training

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM

POS systems

Job description

Valley of the Sun YMCA in Scottsdale is seeking a Senior Program Director to oversee Youth Development programs and branch operations. You will develop and implement operating plans, measure progress against goals, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include budgeting, staffing, and training, using data to forecast financial progress, and leading a team of full-time and part-time staff and volunteers to deliver high‑quality, member‑focused programs.