Director of Youth Enrichment and Programs

Supports the work of the Keene Family YMCA a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Build members and the communitys understanding of the YMCAs cause and impact.

The Director of Youth Enrichment and Programs provides direct leadership development implementation and delivery of high-quality programs including youth and adult sports physical educational Ninja Gymnastics programs homeschool enrichment summer and vacation camps and Arts and Humanities initiatives. The Director of Youth Enrichment and Programs ensures programs are delivered in a safe inclusive and engaging environment. All programs are guided by YMCA policies and practices. This role is approximately 60% administrative and 40% instructional.

Essential Functions

1. Build personal culturally aware and meaningful relationships with YMCA members participants volunteers and guests. Listening sharing learning and engaging creating an environment where every voice is heard and every person is respected loved valued and feels welcome in our community.

2. Develops implements and manages operating plans to promote programs and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures programs against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.

3. Directly supervises supports and evaluates the Gymnastics Coordinator and Recreational Coordinator.

4. Leads in the recruitment hiring training scheduling and supervision of staff and volunteers to ensure adequate class coverage.

5. Collaborate with the Coordinators on staff performance reviews and evaluations.

6. Develops implements directs and instructs youth and adult sport programs physical education programs ninja and gymnastics programs homeschool programs summer/vacation programming Arts and Humanities programs and special events. Ensure activities and staff meet YMCA objectives. Expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic operating plans.

7. Helps to develop lesson plans and curriculum guidelines for new and existing programs. While incorporating the YMCA Character Development Values.

8. Develop and distribute program schedules and oversee program registration.

9. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by developing and managing budgets to achieve revenue targets and expense controls.

10. Involved in the marketing and distribution of program information.

11. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

12. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
in Programs.

13. Engages in professional development opportunities including YMCA programs designed to build leadership competencies. Attend staff meetings training evaluations and other scheduled events to remain current on industry trends safety practices and continuing education.

14. Maintains and orders all equipment to meet the needs of members and program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 3 years related experience working with youth teens and adults in a recreational setting.

2. 3 years of supervisory responsibilities of 6 or more staff members.

3. 3 years experience managing a program budget.

4. Proven experience developing new programs.

5. Demonstrated ability to perform duties with professionalism enthusiasm kindness empathy care honesty and respect.

6. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

7. Ability to handle multiple tasks work independently problem solve and possess effective time management skills.

8. Ability to establish collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.

9. Proficient knowledge with Microsoft office applications and various technology/applications

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors Degree in sports management recreational policy or related field.

2. 5 years related experience working with youth teens and adults within a recreation setting

3. 5 years management experience of 6 or more staff in a recreational field.

4. 5 years experience managing a program budget.

5. Experience recruiting cultivating and supervising volunteers

6. Training or work experience with creating a culture of belonging.

BenefitsAll full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Health dental life and supplemental insurance options
• Generous PTO including floating holidays sick and vacation time that accrues monthly.

All full and part-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account.
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community.