Youth Program Director

About the role

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Director at the Gordon Family YMCA. The ideal candidate will build relationships, instill confidence, and provide opportunities for growth and improvement by planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and special events open to all members, with a special focus on youth sports programs.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans.
• Provide quality results.
• Administer program evaluations of all classes and leagues.
• Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, and organize and schedule program registrations.
• Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events.
• Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development (preferred).
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities (preferred).
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).

Pay

Compensation: $23.70 to $28.20 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Schedule

This is an on-site position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan.
• After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees