Youth & Family Director (North Austin)

Why Your Role Matters

The Youth & Family Director oversees and coordinates a diverse range of programs designed to engage and inspire children, teens, and families to learn, grow, and thrive. This role manages offerings such as Gymnastics, Dance, Kids Play, Cultural & Arts Programs, Camp, Teen Programming, Youth Sports, and more, many of which are seasonal, ensuring each is delivered safely, creatively, and with excellence. A key part of this role is driving innovation: identifying opportunities to enhance programs, introduce new experiences, and engage families in meaningful ways. The Director collaborates with staff and partners to implement programs, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure a high-quality experience for all participants. By combining operational management with creative thinking, the Youth & Family Director helps programs evolve, supports staff in executing activities, and delivers experiences that foster confidence, exploration, and lasting connections for children and families.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Prioritize relationship-building with members, program participants, volunteers, and all YMCA stakeholders, responding to their needs in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Guide, direct, and oversee current Youth and Family programs, Kids Play, and new program development.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations to increase YMCA visibility.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets to meet fiscal objectives, control expenses, and achieve financial targets.
• Coordinate facility use across departments to ensure smooth execution of program activities and events.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Campaign.
• Contribute to strategic Impact Group meetings and other organizational initiatives.

What You Bring To The Y

• Proven experience overseeing diverse youth and enrichment programs such as Gymnastics, Youth Sports, Teen programming, Dance, Kids Play, Cultural and Arts Programs, Camp, and other seasonal offerings, ensuring each is delivered safely, creatively, and with excellence.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Project management experience, including planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-phase or seasonal initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing seasonal and year-round programs.
• Strong knowledge of child and youth development, inclusive programming, and community engagement.
• Ability to innovate, problem-solve, and enhance program offerings.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to apply knowledge of accounting and finance basics.