Leader, Youth Development

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leader, Youth Development will oversee all areas of the School age programs, expand youth program opportunities and support as needed. This position will also be integral to the growth and development of new youth development programming.

The Leader, Youth Development will oversee all areas of the School age programs, expand youth program opportunities and support as needed. This position will also be integral to the growth and development of new youth development programming.

• Recruiting, training and leading a staff team to provide high quality youth programming.
• Innovating and implementing new programs that serve youth in the community.
• Development, implementation and management of successful annual financial plans.
• Engaging community stakeholders to identify prospective investors who have the capacity to contribute significant gifts to advance the Y’s strategic plan.

• We are a group of individuals committed to love, integrity, and humility.
• We believe in each other and demonstrate it by holding ourselves and each other accountable, encouraging creativity and empowering each other to act in pursuit of our mission.
• We will create lasting impact in our communities by how we look, how we behave, what we say, how we treat others, how we do our jobs, and how we live our lives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Innovate, launch and maintain a variety of new programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff.
• Identify prospective communities and partners for offering YMCA Youth Development Programs.
• Foster relationships to expand YMCA of Columbia-Willamette’s Geographic Footprint.
• Engage in 5 monthly conversations with potential investors that further the Y’s Philanthropic goals.
• Frequent program observations, ensuring high quality program using YMCA best practices.
• Ensure success of annual fiscal plans for Youth Development Programs.
• Serve on/lead Association committees, cabinets, and task forces.
• Ability to work harmoniously with Leadership Staff.
• Clear and prompt communication with supervisor, staff, and participants.

• Understand the mission and play a vital role in the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette’s Strategic Plan.
• Participate in all staff meetings and functions.
• Ability to work well in high stress situations, responding properly to critical incidents, and act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Must be able to delegate appropriately, establish productive relations with staff team, volunteers, donors, school districts, new communities, etc.
• Ability to conduct and manage large programs within budget and meet goals.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

• Must pass YMCA background check.
• CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to acquire certifications within 30 days of employment.
• College Degree in related field (Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Recreation Management, etc.) preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation across the Association.
• 2 years of experience working with youth in varying capacities.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in varying capacities.
• Complete YMCA Learning and Leadership Training pathway in timely manner (upon hire).

Work is performed primarily in person. There may be times or tasks that virtual work is acceptable. There will be times on-site work is required. There will be times when work is performed outside of “normal work hours” dependent on current programs being offered.