Youth & Family Programs Director – Lead & Innovate

YMCA of Central Stark County (Ohio); North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Membership perks

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Stark County in North Canton, OH is seeking a full-time Teen & Family Program Director to provide strategic leadership for family engagement, youth culture, teen development and signature family programming. This role strengthens family retention, develops staff and volunteers, and ensures YMCA values are reflected in youth and family interactions.

Responsibilities include building community partnerships, overseeing teen lobby operations and family programs such as Kids Night

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in youth development, recreation, education, social work, human development, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Prior supervisory experience and ability to lead, coach, schedule, and manage part-time staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to manage multiple programs.
• Strong relationship-building with youth, parents, staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and connect new family memberships; partner with Membership on onboarding, retention, referrals, and communication.
• Build community partnerships that expand youth and family opportunities.
• Lead and evaluate family programming aligned with community needs and branch goals.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule and evaluate department staff and volunteers.
• Lead teen lobby operations, afterschool culture, behavior expectations, engagement opportunities, and staff development.
• Lead family programs such as Kids Night Out, Parents Day Out, Toddler Time and seasonal events.
• Manage department budgets, supplies, planning, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Community partnerships

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

The YMCA of Central Stark County in North Canton, OH is seeking a full-time Teen & Family Program Director to provide strategic leadership for family engagement, youth culture, teen development and signature family programming. This role strengthens family retention, develops staff and volunteers, and ensures YMCA values are reflected in youth and family interactions.

Responsibilities include building community partnerships, overseeing teen lobby operations and family programs such as Kids Night