Youth Development Director — Afterschool & Camp Programs

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO and holidays; paid parental leave

Job summary

The National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America is seeking a dynamic leader to plan, design, and run Afterschool and Summer Day Camp programming across 5-7 school sites. You will recruit and coach staff and volunteers, track participation and impact, and build relationships with community partners.

You will also manage budgets, supervise teams, and uphold YMCA safety policies, ensuring high-quality programming for children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years relevant experience preferred.
• Supervisory and staff development experience required.
• Experience supervising multiple sites.
• Knowledge of budgets.
• Customer service-focused with strong oral and written communication skills and solid computer skills.
• Proven experience in building strong community relationships.
• Ability to represent the YMCA maturely and professionally with community leaders.
• Must be well organized with the ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.
• Acquire and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certifications (valid 2 years unless noted).
• Requisite Risk Management/Safety Online Training Modules (completed prior and renewed annually).
• Must be willing to travel within the service area daily/weekly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and run Afterschool Childcare and Summer Day Camp programming across 5-7 school sites.
• Lead summer camp teams at one location and support School's Out Camps.
• Build pathways from child development programs to teen programming and monitor program effectiveness.
• Recruit, train, and supervise paid staff and volunteers; run monthly team meetings; provide feedback and coaching.
• Maintain strong communication with families, students, parents, and school staff; respond to concerns with care.
• Help steer site budgets, monitor payroll and purchasing, and report on progress.
• Enforce child safety by adhering to YMCA policies on medical, disciplinary, emergencies, and abuse prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Leadership

Budget knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

3-5 years relevant experience

Supervisory and staff development experience

Job description

The National Council of Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States of America is seeking a dynamic leader to plan, design, and run Afterschool and Summer Day Camp programming across 5-7 school sites. You will recruit and coach staff and volunteers, track participation and impact, and build relationships with community partners.

You will also manage budgets, supervise teams, and uphold YMCA safety policies, ensuring high-quality programming for children and families in the community.