Director of Youth Programming

Who We Are

Manchester Youth Development Center (MYDC) is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the lives of children families and communities. Our mission is to create a welcoming safe and caring environment nurturing academic social and emotional development to empower youth to become engaged productive citizens. Our holistic approach focuses on positive goal-setting and family mobilization serving as a catalyst for lasting change in our community. We provide a comprehensive range of educational recreational and social programs equipping young individuals with the skills and confidence necessary for success and are committed to making a profound impact on the lives of youth in Manchester.

We are seeking to add a critical role in our ecosystem of Director of Youth Programming. Responsible for the day-to-day leadership management and continuous improvement of Manchester Youth Development Centers youth programming including afterschool and Camp CHOICE this role oversees daily operations supervises youth program staff ensures a safe and engaging environment for youth maintains consistent communication with families and coordinates program logistics to support high-quality programming and positive youth outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operations of all school-age youth programming including afterschool and Camp CHOICE.
• Supervise coach schedule and support youth program staff to ensure appropriate staffing accountability and program quality.
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate daily coverage to maintain safe staff-to-youth ratios and uninterrupted programming.
• Foster a welcoming engaging and inclusive environment that promotes positive youth development and meaningful student participation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communication with families regarding attendance schedules activities behavioral concerns and program updates.
• Coordinate daily program logistics including space utilization transportation meals supplies field trips and special events.
• Monitor program quality participant engagement attendance and behavioral trends implementing improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies licensing requirements safety standards and grant or program requirements.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and community partners to support program goals and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain accurate program records reports and documentation.

1. Bachelors degree in Education Social Work Human Services Youth Development Recreation or a related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
2. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience leading youth programming afterschool programs camps or similar community-based programs required.
3. Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required.
4. Experience working with diverse youth populations and families preferred.
5. Current CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification upon hire required. Ability to obtain and maintain all required Pennsylvania clearances required.