Youth & Family Programs Director

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City seeks a Youth and Family Director to oversee the management and operation of youth and family programs, including Child Watch, Before & After School Care, and Summer Day Camp, ensuring engaging programming, high quality experiences, and consistent safety standards.

This full-time, salaried role emphasizes budgeting, staff recruitment and training, program quality checks, equipment maintenance, policy enforcement, and strong member and participant retention; the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum of four years supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and manages budgets for the department and ensures year-end targets are met.
• Develops and implements marketing to drive attendance and registrations.
• Schedules year-round childcare and youth programs.
• Ensures compliance with legal and safety standards across operations.
• Leads staff recruitment, training, and performance coaching.
• Oversees equipment, supplies, and program quality checks.
• Collaborates with other departments and recruits volunteers for committees.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff leadership

Program development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or supervisory experience

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City seeks a Youth and Family Director to oversee the management and operation of youth and family programs, including Child Watch, Before & After School Care, and Summer Day Camp, ensuring engaging programming, high quality experiences, and consistent safety standards.

This full-time, salaried role emphasizes budgeting, staff recruitment and training, program quality checks, equipment maintenance, policy enforcement, and strong member and participant retention; the