Program Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two to three years of experience in youth development, program leadership, recreation, or a related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to complete YMCA-provided training and required certifications, including Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrated success in budget management, staff retention, program growth, and community partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Program Leadership & Development
• - Responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, and leadership of quality youth and teen programming, including but not limited to basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, gym activities, soccer, school-day-off camp, dance, STEAM programs, and summer day camp to meet community needs and YMCA goals.
• - Ensure programs deliver high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• - Design, implement, and evaluate new youth and teen programs; track participation and outcomes; and use program data to assess effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• - Coordinate facility and program space usage to ensure activities and events are scheduled efficiently and safely.
• - Monitor and evaluate overall program effectiveness, compile statistics, and drive quality improvements.
• - Provide operational support by stepping in to assist with coverage and day-to-day program needs when necessary.
• Compliance, Safety & Administration
• - Ensure full compliance with YMCA standards and all applicable state licensing requirements, policies, regulations, and safety procedures, including maintaining accurate records, forms, and documentation.
• - Support program promotion and communication efforts, assist with registration processes, and review program scholarship applications as assigned.
• - Understand your role as a mandated reporter for elder and child abuse. Report and respond to situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• - Demonstrate and uphold the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and growth mindset in all aspects of your work.
• Financial Management
• - Develop, implement, and manage all financials for assigned program areas, including budgeting, revenue generation, scholarship administration, and ensure programs meet or exceed budgetary goals.
• Staff Leadership & Team Development
• - Hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise staff and volunteers, clearly communicating expectations, roles, and responsibilities.
• - Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and implement strategies that build engagement, accountability, and goal achievement.
• Community Engagement & Organizational Support
• - Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, and partner agencies to strengthen programs and expand impact.
• - Participate in YMCA fundraising efforts, special events, and branch-wide initiatives that support member engagement and organizational goals.