Teen Program Director Jobs in Merrick, NY (NOW HIRING)

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Teen & Youth Sports, Arts, and Movement (YSAM) Director who will lead themanagement and implementation of all teen and youth sports, arts, and movementprograms, including enrichment programs at the branch. They will be responsible for managing staff, program development and deliverables, budget, outreach, recruitment, and key community partnerships, such as with local schools. The impact of teen programs will be carefully measuredand monitored for continuous improvement. Teen programs take place during theschool year, concurrent with the school day, after school hours, and on Saturdayevenings. Teen programs also take place during the summer on Saturday evenings.The Teen & YSAM Director will supervise all teen travel, includingovernight and multi-day trips. They will be responsible for managing thedevelopment, administration, supervision, and evaluation of all Youth Sports,Arts, and Movement programs, which take place throughout the week, year-round.
ProgramPortfolio: Rowe Scholars, Leaders Club, Saturday Night Lights, Teen Center, andall Youth Sports, Arts, and Movement programs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, select, develop, train, and supervise staff.
  
• Responsible for implementing and supporting a staff team in implementing diverse teen programming, complete with robust data tracking, while maximizing all funded contracts.
  
• Manage administrative data entry in various systems, including Youth Service.NET, AS400, coordination of participant paperwork, conducting program surveys, and all other requirements outlined by City agencies and in the YMCA's Teen Standards.
  
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities. 
  
• Plan, coordinate, and implement program registration, programming, workshops, and special events with support from part-time Teen Counselors and YSAM instructors.
  
• Directly facilitate teen programming, in lieu of Teen Advisors, when a position is vacant. 
• Directly facilitate YSAM programming in the absence of an instructor, if within your skill set.
  
• Ensure that programming is led with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and skill development.
  
• Lead the marketing and distribution of program information; help to compile program statistics.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
  
• Meet or exceed all contract/program requirements.
  
• Plan and create new and innovative youth and family programs that meet the needs of the community in keeping with the Branch priority objectives and strategic plan.
  
• Work collaboratively with the branch staff to develop new programs.
  
• Successfully maintain and continue to improve the quality of all programs.
  
• Establish and maintain links with service providers in a range of settings, including other CBOs, schools, and partnerships.
  
• Attend designated meetings, cabinets, training sessions, and special events related to teen programming and YSAM programming.
  
• Act as the liaison to YMCA of Greater New York regarding teen issues and YSAM issues/concerns.
  
• Provide support to the Youth & Family Director regarding staff management and scheduling.
• Manage adolescent behavior with respect, maturity, compassion, and encouragement.
  
• Become a certified trainer in at least one (1) youth area and lead training events.
  
• Create and support an environment that is diverse, culturally sensitive, and relevant to the needs of youth and teens.
  
• Maintain positive rapport with guardians/families of the youth and teens we serve.
• Additional responsibilities based on operational needs.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. College degree in the field of Education or Social Workis desired.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with teens/youth and planning activities.
  
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience facilitating youth sports, arts, or movement programming. 
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience supervising community-based youth programs and developing programs preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of the development and administration of youth programs, supervision, and contract management.
  
• General knowledge ofMicrosoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of AS400, budgeting, and public policy preferred.
  
• CPR, First Aid, or RTE trainer preferred.

Benefits:
TheYMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members,including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paidtime off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined byan individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure,and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member ofour dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your resume and athoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and ourorganization.
If you are a current YMCA employee,please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.