Youth & Family Program Director - Wildwood YMCA

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Youth & Family Program Director - Wildwood YMCA

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking an energetic individual for the Youth & Family Program director at the Wildwood YMCA.

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through
youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality
YMCA program(s).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
One to two years related experience preferred.
Must be 21 years of age.
Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
May assist with Program Committee meetings.
Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities.
Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings
Organizes and conducts coaches training and meetings.
Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations.
Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules.
Trains and schedules sports officials.
Develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards.
Coordinates and distributes team photographs.
Organizes and hosts season parties and events.
Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices.
Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment.
Organizes and conducts sports clinics.
Organizes and oversees program activities and events.
Recruits and coordinates volunteers from the local community.
Coordinates and monitors teen summer camps.
Organizes, and conducts leaders clubs and other teen activities and events.
Secures facilities for program activities and events.
Schedules and organizes program meetings and activities.
Secures facilities, equipment and supplies for weekend camping activities.
Coordinates transportation for weekend camping activities.
Monitors camping events to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
Develops and distributes program calendar and newsletter.
Organizes and coordinate monthly family activities and events.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings
Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
Discounts on YMCA programs
Discounts on YMCA Childcare

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