Youth Programs Lead: Clubs, Camps & Workshops

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance ( $25K )

Health Reimbursement

Job summary

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to lead in-school and after-school clubs, summer programs, camps, workshops, and community experiences that empower girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

You will build relationships with youth, families, schools, and partners, design engaging lessons, plan events, and ensure safe, inclusive environments while maintaining records and coordinating logistics.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and minimum two years of experience facilitating youth programming, teaching, camp leadership, recreation, or similar settings.
• Experience designing engaging youth activities and leading groups across ages 5-18 is preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design creative, developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, workshops, and enrichment experiences to promote leadership, confidence, and belonging.
• Plan and lead in-school and after-school clubs, camps, summer programming, retreats, field trips, and events serving 15-100 participants.
• Take initiative to move ideas from planning to execution and work with partners to deliver high-quality programs.
• Maintain attendance, records, and confidential student information.
• Create welcoming, inclusive learning environments where youth feel encouraged to participate.
• Coordinate logistics including supplies, vendors, volunteers, and event prep.
• Support recruitment, family engagement, outreach, and organization-wide events.

Skills

Public speaking

Group facilitation

Relationship-building

Time management

Organizational skills

Adaptable

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Job description

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is seeking a Youth Services Specialist to lead in-school and after-school clubs, summer programs, camps, workshops, and community experiences that empower girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

You will build relationships with youth, families, schools, and partners, design engaging lessons, plan events, and ensure safe, inclusive environments while maintaining records and coordinating logistics.