Youth Development & Family Programs Lead

Armed Services YMCA El Paso; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA is actively seeking a Program Lead to facilitate family and youth enrichment programs, including Afterschool and Camp Hero, in San Diego. You will work under the Program Director in the Family & Youth Enrichment department, coordinating activities while maintaining administrative tasks and reporting.

The role emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for military families.

Qualifications

• Minimum: at least 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD), Psychology, Sociology, Recreation or related field.
• Experience facilitating children’s programs and/or working in a nonprofit setting.
• Familiarity with the military population or equivalent socio‑economic group.
• Preferred: CA Child Development Permit and/or a BA in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill program and special event responsibilities identified by the Program Director.
• Facilitate programs with intention and purpose and ensure program goals are met.
• Provide high‑quality programs using current teaching techniques and SOPs; complete attendance, reports, timecards, and other admin tasks.
• Be a good steward of funds and promote leadership and gratitude.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to support youth development and healthy living.
• Maintain data for evaluations and inform program enhancements.

Skills

Program management

Youth development

Child development

Family services

Communication

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

ECE/CD/related field coursework

BA in related field (preferred)

CA Child Development Permit (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Excel

Microsoft Word

Time management

Job description

Armed Services YMCA is actively seeking a Program Lead to facilitate family and youth enrichment programs, including Afterschool and Camp Hero, in San Diego. You will work under the Program Director in the Family & Youth Enrichment department, coordinating activities while maintaining administrative tasks and reporting.

The role emphasizes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for military families.