Youth Development Director

Lansing YMCA; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA seeks a Director to create, develop, organize and implement the Safe Places Program and Downtown Youth Programming. The role includes staff management, program development, licensing standards, and building strategic alliances with community partners.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong time management, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to relate to diverse groups and to nurture a welcoming, hopeful environment.

Qualifications

• Must have effective and efficient time management.
• Demonstrated capacity for managing and leading people.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff management and development.
• Develop and implement the Safe Places Program and Downtown Youth Programming.
• Ensure licensing standards are met and maintained.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This position is integral to the operation of the YMCA as it involves creating, developing, organizing and implementing the Safe Places Program and Downtown Youth Programming. The Director will be responsible for staff management, program development, licensing standards, as well as the creation of strategic alliances with other agencies, and maintaining relationships with and other community partners.

He/she must have the ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and management; effective and efficient time management; demonstrate capacity for managing and leading people; excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and coaching skills, and organizational skills; ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and have at least two years of related experience.
• Minimum of two years of staff management experience.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Knowledge of youth and teen issues, instruction practice, group and program creation and facilitation, and community outreach.
• The selected candidate must be approved by the state licensing before assuming the role