Strategic Operations Director - Youth Programs & Camp

YMCA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit seeks an Operations Director to provide strategic leadership for its OST portfolio, including Y Learning Centers, Girls on the Run/PACE, and Summer Day Camp. The role reports to the VP of Operations and drives quality, growth, financial performance, compliance, safety, and operational effectiveness across the programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 5+ years in management (preferably in a YMCA or nonprofit), and demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
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• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for the OST portfolio (Y Learning Centers, Girls on the Run/PACE, Summer Day Camp).
• Collaborate with branch and association leadership and community partners to ensure programs meet community needs.
• Oversee quality, growth, financial performance, compliance, safety and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Staff management

Volunteer development

Relationship building

Community engagement

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit seeks an Operations Director to provide strategic leadership for its OST portfolio, including Y Learning Centers, Girls on the Run/PACE, and Summer Day Camp. The role reports to the VP of Operations and drives quality, growth, financial performance, compliance, safety, and operational effectiveness across the programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 5+ years in management (preferably in a YMCA or nonprofit), and demonstrated ability to