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How much do youth development program director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for youth development program director in Milwaukee, WI is $53,337.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,400.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a youth development program director do?

A Youth Development Program Director oversees programs and initiatives designed to support the growth and well-being of young people. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating activities that foster positive youth development, such as after-school programs, leadership training, and community engagement. Additionally, they supervise staff, manage budgets, collaborate with community partners, and ensure that programs meet the needs of the youth they serve. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a youth development program director?

To thrive as a Youth Development Program Director, you need strong leadership, program management, and youth engagement skills, often supported by a degree in education, social work, or a related field. Familiarity with grant writing, budgeting software, and youth program evaluation tools is typically required. Excellent communication, cultural competence, and conflict resolution are vital soft skills for building trust and fostering positive relationships with youth, staff, and community partners. These skills ensure effective program delivery, sustainable funding, and meaningful youth outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by a youth development program director, and how can they be addressed?

Youth Development Program Directors often encounter challenges such as limited resources, engaging diverse groups of young people, and ensuring program sustainability. Balancing administrative responsibilities with direct interaction can also be demanding. Strong communication skills, creative problem-solving, and cultivating partnerships with community organizations can help address these challenges. Establishing clear goals, regularly evaluating program effectiveness, and staying adaptable are also essential strategies for success in this role.

What is the difference between Youth Development Program Director vs Youth Activities Coordinator?

AspectYouth Development Program DirectorYouth Activities Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree in education, social work, or related field; experience in youth programsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in youth activities preferred
Work EnvironmentAdministrative offices, community centers, schoolsRecreational facilities, community events, outdoor settings
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, schools, community organizationsRecreation centers, youth clubs, camps
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on program management and developmentFocuses 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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Infographic showing various Youth Development Program Director job openings in Milwaukee, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,337 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Youth Development Professional-Carson

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI • On-site

Other

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:

Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs/activities that allow members to feel empowered to make healthy choices, have medically accurate knowledge regarding adolescent development, learn methods to cope with stress, bullying and trauma, and a stronger sense of pride and responsibility related to their self-image and esteem. These programs include but not limited to health & hygiene; bullying prevention; drug, tobacco & alcohol prevention; teen pregnancy prevention; conflict resolution and social, emotional learning.


Responsibilities:

Culture Competency and Responsiveness

  • Demonstrate and communicate the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) philosophy, objectives, standards and programs through all methods available to members, their parents, and the general public. Provide quality program activities that are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and responsive to the diversity of members, families and community.

Youth Leadership and Engagement

  • Assist in providing quality program activities and experiences that promote a sense of purpose and individual empowerment for members to practice and develop leadership skills, make meaningful choices during activities, support members to develop skills in decision making, planning and goal setting skills.
  • Promote and support members initiated and member lead activities. Foster an environment that offers choices, incorporates team building and promotes a sense of belonging and group identity for members.

Program Activity Planning and Implementation

  • Assists in planning, organizing and implementing program activities in accordance with selected curricula that supports program goals and incorporates the needs and interests of members.
  • Responsible for regularly gathering information and feedback from members about their needs and interests.

Safe Positive Environment

  • Understands and follows the BGCGM Member Care Manual policies and procedures to include but not limited to conduct of member policies, supervision of members policies, employee to member policies, member safety polices, child abuse and neglect policies, member health policies, transportation and field trips policies, the club safety/contingency plan, and the procedures for reporting incidents/accidents during program hours.
  • Keeps accurate attendance, tracks member participation in assigned program areas, documents results and progress of members. Generate monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports as requested.

Collaborations and Partnerships

  • Assist in proving opportunities to engage and support the families of members, build reciprocal relationships with communities, volunteers, and organizations to support program goals.

Professionalism/Professional Development

  • Demonstrate commitment to one’s own learning, skill building and professionalism on the job by following BGCGM code of conduct and employee handbook, supporting colleagues, sharing duties and working collaboratively, and active participation in meetings.
  • Seek and attend professional development workshops, trainings and interactions with other professionals and apply new learning to work practices.

Supportive Relationships

  • Provide appropriate guidance and direction through supportive relations with members.
  • Understand and articulate the value of BGCGM and serve as an advocate for youth and the field of youth development.

Staff Supervision

  • At the DCF Teacher or Director Levels (salary grades 6/7), may provide training or leadership to other staff. May serve as primary back-up to Club Managers.


Level 1 (Pay Grade 4)

Education and/or Certifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Within 6 months of hire: Complete CPR training, First Aid training, and Suspected Child Abuse-Mandated Report Training (SCAN_MART) or equivalent.
  • Within 6 months of hire complete at least 2 of the non-credit DCF-approved classes.

Skills & Experience:

  • At least 6 months’ experience directly related to youth and youth programming preferred.
  • 80 full days or 120 half days of experience as an assistant childcare teacher, if required.
  • Demonstrated examples of working with youth.
  • Highly organized/attention to detail.
  • Works effectively with families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
  • Good communication skills, both oral and written
  • Understands confidentiality guidelines and protects children, youth, and family confidentiality.
  • Awareness of local and state curriculum frameworks and standards.
  • Appreciates new ideas and learning opportunities.

Level 2 (Pay Grade 5)

Education and/or Certifications:

In addition to Level 2:

  • Has 12 related college credits OR has achieved Registry Level 6
  • Has completed the non-credit DCF-Lead Teacher classes
  • Official record of At least 3 course credits related to childcare or CDA

Skills & Experience:

  • At least one year of experience directly related to youth and youth programming.
  • Ability to keep youth ages 4-18 enthusiastically engaged.
  • Program development and small group facilitation experience.
  • Understands basic benchmarks for member growth and development.
  • Ability to recognize that members have individual needs, characteristics, abilities, and rates of development.
  • Ability to articulate program goals and understands how specific activities support those goals.
  • 15 or 25 hours of continuing education based on the hours/week worked

Level 3 (Pay Grade 6)

Education and/or Certifications:

In addition to Levels 1 & 2:

  • 320+ hours in licensed program
  • Official record of at least 18 course credits related to childcare.
  • Associates Degree or higher with coursework achieving Level 9 Registry rating.
  • 25 hours/year of Continuing Education
  • At least 30 course credits related to childcare.

Skills & Experience:

  • 320 hours experience as an Assistant in licensed program

Level 4 (Pay Grade 7)

Education and/or Certifications:

In addition to Levels 1, 2 & 3:

  • Completed at least one of the training requirements in DCF21 Table 251.05A
  • At least 30 course credits related to childcare.
  • Associates Degree + at least 3- course credits related to childcare.
  • Completed at least 5 hours of management training.
  • Has DPI Teaching License.
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills & Experience:

  • 320 hours experience as a Teacher in a licensed program

Note: Credentials must be entered into and verified in The Registry in order for an employee to be considered for promotion to the next level.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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