Overview
Youth and Family Program Director Jobs in London, England, UK at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Downriver Family YMCA, 16777 Northline Road, Southgate, Michigan, United States of America Req #1440
Monday, February 10, 2025
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
Now Hiring a Youth and Family Program Director at the Downriver YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
Flexible Scheduling
Family-friendly Work Environment
Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The Youth and Family Program Director is responsible for the development and operations of various programs (Day Camp, sports, youth, teens, and family engagement), as well as focus on developing high quality, innovative programs that will grow the local impact, multiply the Y mission and engage more youth, teens, and families in YMCA programs.
Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
At minimum, 2 years of experience in recreational, educational, or family program setting
Experience in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and budgeting is required
Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, not required
CPR and Basic First Aid Certification is preferred, not required
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands programming within the communities in accordance with strategic and operating plans
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel, camp staff and volunteers.
Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position and ensures program operates within budget
Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, school administration, parent groups and other organizations
Responds to all parent, member, and community inquiries in a timely manner
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
Abilities & Skills
Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children
Able to be outside participating year round.
Strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.
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Title: Youth and Family Program Director
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Education / Teaching (Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach)
