Manages, directs and coordinates Youth Development programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age Curriculum. * Recruits, hires ...
Manages, directs and coordinates Youth Development programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age Curriculum. * Recruits, hires ...
Youth Development Director
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$40K - $45K/yr
Serves as the Program Director for assigned programs The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties ...
Youth Development Director
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
$40K - $45K/yr
Serves as the Program Director for assigned programs The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties ...
Serves as the Program Director for assigned programs The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties ...
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Serves as the Program Director for assigned programs The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties ...
Youth Program Director - Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps)
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$5.4K - $6.6K/mo
Youth Program Director - Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps) Angels Baseball & Softball ... Leadership experience in youth development programs * Experience coaching baseball or softball
Youth Program Director - Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps)
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
$5.4K - $6.6K/mo
Youth Program Director - Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps) Angels Baseball & Softball ... Leadership experience in youth development programs * Experience coaching baseball or softball
Youth Program Director Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps) Angels Baseball & Softball Camps ... Leadership experience in youth development programs * Experience coaching baseball or softball
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Youth Program Director Costa Mesa, CA (Angels Youth Sports Camps) Angels Baseball & Softball Camps ... Leadership experience in youth development programs * Experience coaching baseball or softball
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Development & the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Program Aide assists the site coordinator in the supervision and carrying out of the ...
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Development & the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Program Aide assists the site coordinator in the supervision and carrying out of the ...
Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$36K/yr
Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL | Hybrid | Full-time Soccer ... business development . The Program Director plays a key role in ensuring high-quality program ...
Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$36K/yr
Program Director | Youth Soccer Programs Northwest Chicago Suburbs, IL | Hybrid | Full-time Soccer ... business development . The Program Director plays a key role in ensuring high-quality program ...
Youth Program Director
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
JOB TITLE: Youth Program Director EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Senior Director of ... This role is ideal for a youth development leader who is passionate about creating meaningful ...
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Youth Program Director
Brooklyn, NY · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
JOB TITLE: Youth Program Director EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Senior Director of ... This role is ideal for a youth development leader who is passionate about creating meaningful ...
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Youth Development Specialist
Bronx, NY · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Reports directly to the Program Director * Plan, prepare, and facilitate engaging enrichment ... Encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and positive youth development through hands-on ...
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Youth Development Specialist
Bronx, NY · On-site
$19 - $21/hr
Reports directly to the Program Director * Plan, prepare, and facilitate engaging enrichment ... Encourage creativity, teamwork, leadership, and positive youth development through hands-on ...
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Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Development & the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Program Aide assists the site coordinator in the supervision and carrying out of the ...
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Youth Development & the Site Coordinator, the Youth Development Program Aide assists the site coordinator in the supervision and carrying out of the ...
Youth Program Coordinator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$21/hr
PRIMARY FUNCTION The Youth Program Coordinator provides day-to-day leadership and operational ... Partner with the Program Director regarding staff development, training needs, and performance ...
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Youth Program Coordinator
Chicago, IL · On-site
$21/hr
PRIMARY FUNCTION The Youth Program Coordinator provides day-to-day leadership and operational ... Partner with the Program Director regarding staff development, training needs, and performance ...
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Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
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Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
Youth Development Professional
Heathsville, VA · On-site
$15 - $17.50/hr
Youth Development Professional (YDP) 21st CCLC DEPARTMENT: Program FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY ... Program Director TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: School year Monday - Friday, Hours vary between 2pm and 7pm ...
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Youth Development Professional
Heathsville, VA · On-site
$15 - $17.50/hr
Youth Development Professional (YDP) 21st CCLC DEPARTMENT: Program FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY ... Program Director TYPICAL WORK SCHEDULE: School year Monday - Friday, Hours vary between 2pm and 7pm ...
Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
Program Manager - Youth Development Program - Full-Time
Ravenna, OH · On-site
$40K - $50K/yr
Oversees the Youth Development Program and provides supervision to program staff. Implements ... Supervisory experience or independent experience managing, leading, directing, or coordinating ...
Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
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Youth Program Director
Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site
$60K - $62K/yr
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Program Director is responsible for ... Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates ...
... youth development portfolio, overseeing program quality, participant pathways, inclusion efforts ... As a senior leader within the Programs division, the Senior Director leads Program Directors ...
... youth development portfolio, overseeing program quality, participant pathways, inclusion efforts ... As a senior leader within the Programs division, the Senior Director leads Program Directors ...
Senior Director of Youth Development
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
... youth development portfolio, overseeing program quality, participant pathways, inclusion efforts ... As a senior leader within the Programs division, the Senior Director leads Program Directors ...
Senior Director of Youth Development
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$135K - $150K/yr
... youth development portfolio, overseeing program quality, participant pathways, inclusion efforts ... As a senior leader within the Programs division, the Senior Director leads Program Directors ...
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| Aspect | Youth Development Program Director | Youth Activities Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field; experience in youth programs | High school diploma or equivalent; experience in youth activities preferred |
| Work Environment | Administrative offices, community centers, schools | Recreational facilities, community events, outdoor settings |
| Employer & Industry | Nonprofits, schools, community organizations | Recreation centers, youth clubs, camps |
| Common Search & Comparison | Focuses on program management and development | Focuses on organizing activities and events |
The Youth Development Program Director oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of youth programs, often managing staff and budgets. In contrast, the Youth Activities Coordinator primarily organizes and facilitates specific activities and events for youth. While both roles require experience working with youth, the director's role is broader, involving program strategy and administration, whereas the coordinator focuses on activity execution.
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YMCA rating
6.1
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Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees 7-10 Before/Afterschool sites and 1-4 summer day camps. Develops, organizes, implements and leads programs, supervises staff, monitors YMCA and State policy and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents and supervisor, and adheres to written budgets to foster individual growth and development of the children at the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages, directs and coordinates Youth Development programs for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age Curriculum.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed to ensure adequate and quality supervisor of children and effective implementation of quality activities. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality (H.E.P.A).
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Maintains and ensures compliance with written activity schedule, menu, fire drills, incident/accident reports and other forms of parent and staff communication.
- Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
- Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
- Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintains proper records and written reports including department files on each child and staff.
- Organizes special events for parents.
- Assists with Program Committee meetings.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Facilitates collections and the provision of financial aid in a responsible and consistent manner as assigned.
- Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.
- Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
- Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
- Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
- Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.
NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Inclusion: Ensures all staff model and apply cultural competency and global awareness in youth development work.
Relationships: Provide structured opportunities for staff and parents/caregivers to work together towards common goals for children and youth. Develops partnerships between staff and parents and community organization in order to maximize program impact.
Communication: Offers ongoing communication with parents and caregivers as partners around program goals. Ensure staff understand and apply appropriate listening and speaking techniques when working with children and youth.
Developing Others: Provides ongoing training and resources around child and youth development techniques and strategies for staff.
Quality Results: Actively implements regular evaluations of program goals, environment and outcomes.
Project Management: Reviews program plans and records to ensure that they are consistent with evidence based practice.
Functional Expertise: Uses best practices, guidelines and method of youth development in daily work. Recognizes the social, emotional and cognitive and physical stages and milestones every child and youth experience during their journey from birth to careers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Three or more year's related experiencepreferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
- Minimum age requirements may apply; forexample, minimum age of 21.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications prior to the first day of the program.
- 40 Hours of Child Care Certification preferred
- Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specificcertifications.
- Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work in a diverse environment.
- Flexibility,resourcefulness, high energy and adapt to changing needs.
- Organizationand Time management skills necessary to meet deadlines.
- Abilityto present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues,supervisors and the community.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments ofthe community.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the following: Seeing, hearing, writing, standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting (50 lbs.), pushing (50 lbs.) and pulling (50 lbs.)