Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
How this role contributes to the Y’s mission:
As a Y Senior Program Director of Teen Programming, you will be responsible for leading the Y in Central Maryland operations of key teen programs including Youth & Government, Leaders Club, and Y Achievers as well as supporting other Y Center and school-based youth development programs. You will oversee of all physical areas in multiple facilities at the time programs are in session as well as guide associates and volunteers. You will collaborate with Y Family Centers and community partners to ensure successful communication, program planning, implementation and support of program growth. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all participants. You will use your creativity to create or enhance teen programming and continuously evaluate program effectiveness. You will utilize your skills in hiring, staffing, scheduling, quality execution, budget management, relationship management and fundraising. As a Y Senior Program Director of Teen Programming, you’ll contribute to the Y and to the broader community through offering positive youth development opportunities that foster belonging/relationship building, character, achievement, and wellness that result in narrowing the opportunity gap and helping every child and youth succeed in school and in life.
This work is right for you if you have:
- An interest in the well-being of teen youth, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to teen youth, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in managing youth development programs; YMCA experience preferred
- Prior experience developing and implementing programs in a multi-site, off-site environment, while working with both child and adult populations
- Prior experience in partnership development, relationship building, fiscal management, member service, marketing and staff/volunteer supervision
Skills Required
- Interest in the well-being of teen youth, with enthusiasm, patience, good judgment, and a positive spirit
- Clear communication and effective listening skills with youth, parents or guardians, members, and associates
- At least 5 years of progressive experience managing youth development programs
- Experience developing and implementing programs in multi-site and off-site environments
- Experience working with both child and adult populations
- Experience in partnership development and relationship building
- Experience with fiscal management, member service, marketing, and staff or volunteer supervision
- YMCA experience
What We Do
A MEANINGFUL CAREER IS A BEAUTIFUL THING At the Y, we offer careers that are more than just “work”. Y associates move with purpose; they have meaningful careers doing what they love, inspiring others, and making a positive impact on the community. When you join the Y in Central Maryland team, you join a very special family of diverse professionals who have made the intentional decision to be a part of a cause-driven, charitable organization where they can build their career EQUITY STATEMENT The Y in Central Maryland strives to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve. In the face of the undeniable fact that systemic racism has permeated our country’s institutions, including our Y, we believe that we need not only respond to inequities, but also actively seek them out and address them. This is not only a moral imperative, but it makes us a stronger, more effective organization. Our Y seeks to be for all, and to be for all means that we clearly state that Black lives matter. By stating this, we are not lessening the value of other lives. It is a recognition that in the past and in the present, racism has resulted in unequal opportunities. It is a call for equality, equity and justice for all. We do this work with humility, recognizing that we must always first start from within. We expect and ask that all stakeholders embrace that equity and anti-racism are central to the Y’s mission and values and hold us accountable in this journey towards making “For a better us” have real meaning. For our full equity statement, please visit https://ymaryland.org/mission/aboutus/equity EMPLOYEE AND FAMILY BENEFITS At the Y, we invest in our associates’ well-being and the well-being of their families. This comprehensive focus includes tangible benefits. For a full list please visit ymaryland.org/careers
