Youth Programs Director — Equity & Impact Leader

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare program discounts

Full-time benefits eligibility

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Seattle seeks a Director of Youth Development and Family Programs to lead youth sports, recreation, and teen initiatives. You will guide a team of professionals, create developmentally appropriate activities, and ensure strong staff training and volunteer support.

You will drive safe, high-quality programs, maintain staffing ratios, and build partnerships with families and the community. This role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience working with children.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions via phone, email and in person. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems.
• Current state approved first-aid certification*
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification*
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the development, operations, and growth of assigned program areas.
• Develops and manages the budgets related to the position. Meets fiscal objectives. Closely monitors revenue and expense.
• Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises assigned staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Compiles program statistics and provides data and reports as required for assigned programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual fundraising campaign, and volunteer committees as assigned.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
• Distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs in accordance with branch marketing plans.
• Ensures that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are in compliance with YMCA best practices and any other applicable standards.
• Ensures high quality programs through program development evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Staff training

Computer skills

First-aid certification

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Seattle seeks a Director of Youth Development and Family Programs to lead youth sports, recreation, and teen initiatives. You will guide a team of professionals, create developmentally appropriate activities, and ensure strong staff training and volunteer support.

You will drive safe, high-quality programs, maintain staffing ratios, and build partnerships with families and the community. This role requires flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.