Youth and Family Program Director

Young Men's Christian Association of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Inc; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

YMCA funded 401a Retirement Savings (V

Employee funded 403b Retirement Saving

Free individual and household YMCA

Job summary

The YMCA program leadership opportunity at Rite-Hite Family YMCA (Brown Deer, WI) offers strategic oversight of youth and family programs, Child Watch, youth sports, Ninja, and specialty instruction. You will drive quality, safety, enrollment, and financial performance across all areas.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, develop engaging programs, and build community partnerships to expand participation and strengthen member engagement across the branch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Recreation, Education, Youth Development, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in youth programming, recreation, childcare, ninja, or related programming.
• Previous experience supervising staff, volunteers, instructors, or program leaders preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours based on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of youth enrichment, tween and teen programming, family engagement opportunities, and seasonal activities.
• Lead development and expansion of youth sports, leagues, clinics, camps, Ninja programming, adaptive sports, and inclusive recreation.
• Oversee all Child Watch operations, including staffing, scheduling, safety, risk management, and compliance.
• Build and expand program participation and enrollment across all assigned program areas.
• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, enrollment goals, revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with schools, libraries, municipalities, sports organizations, and youth-serving agencies; coordinate third-party instruction.
• Ensure program areas, facilities, and equipment remain safe, clean, and welcoming.

Skills

Youth development

Staff supervision

Program development

Community partnerships

Safety & risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation/Education/Youth Development (or related)

Job description

• Location 9250 N Green Bay Rd,Brown Deer, WI, 53209,United States
• Base Pay $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Youth & Family
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

Description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Program Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for youth and family programs, Child Watch, youth sports, Ninja, and specialty instruction at the Rite-Hite Family YMCA. The Program Director develops engaging, inclusive, high-quality experiences that increase participation, strengthen family engagement and member retention, and support community partnerships, and is accountable for quality, safety, enrollment, and financial performance across assigned program areas.

Y Choose Us

• Comprehensive employee benefits


• Employee funded 403b Retirement Savings Plan (No vesting requirements)


• YMCA funded 401a Retirement Savings Plan (Once vested)


• Free individual and household membership


• Discounted YMCA programs including Early Childhood Education.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Recreation, Education, Youth Development, Child Development, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of two years of experience in youth programming, recreation, childcare, gymnastics, dance, ninja, or related programming.


• Previous experience supervising staff, volunteers, instructors, or program leaders preferred.


• Experience developing programs, coordinating events, building community partnerships, and monitoring participation, enrollment, and financial performance preferred.


• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within the first 60 days of employment.


• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Flexibility to work daytime, evening, and weekend hours based on program needs.

Essential Functions

• Lead the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of youth enrichment, tween and teen programming, family engagement opportunities, and seasonal activities that meet community needs and support branch goals.


• Lead the development and expansion of youth sports, leagues, clinics, camps, Ninja programming, adaptive sports, and inclusive recreation opportunities for participants of all ages and abilities.


• Oversee all Child Watch operations, including staffing, scheduling, safety, risk management, and compliance with YMCA child protection standards.


• Build and expand program participation and enrollment across all assigned program areas.


• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, enrollment goals, revenue, expenses, and overall financial performance.


• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with schools, libraries, municipalities, sports organizations, and youth-serving agencies, and coordinate third-party instruction and private lessons to expand branch-based and off-site programming.


• Ensure program areas, facilities, and equipment remain safe, clean, organized, and welcoming, following YMCA safety and risk management standards.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach while achieving program and branch goals.


• Communicates clearly and professionally with participants, families, staff, volunteers, schools, community partners, and leadership.


• Ensures compliance with YMCA policies, child protection standards, emergency procedures, and risk management practices.


• Fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants, families, volunteers, and staff.


• Collaborates across departments to support branch goals and YMCA mission delivery.


• Models the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and participates in ongoing professional development

Staff Supervision

• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, develops, and evaluates Child Watch staff, coaches, instructors, officials, volunteers, and program staff across all assigned program areas.


• Provides ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, regular staff meetings, and professional development opportunities to ensure consistent program quality and accountability.


• Establishes clear expectations, delegates responsibilities effectively, and ensures appropriate staffing and operational coverage.


• Fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, inclusion, and exceptional member service.

Summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is committed to equity and inclusion by ensuring that all members of our community have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We celebrate diversity and effectively engage, connect and advocate for our staff, members, and volunteers which will position us to respond and remain relevant to issues impacting our communities. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse workforce.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Child Safety

Workspace may be shared with other staff when on-site. All YMCA Staff are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services. Such reports can be made verbally at 1-855-444-3911. Staff will also report suspected abuse or neglect to their supervisor, senior management, or Human Resources.