Salary: $75,000 - $78,000 Annually


The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Staten Island - South Shore YMCA is seeking a Senior Director of Youth & Family who will provide leadership for all branch youth, family, and teen programs and activities. They will be responsible for the program development and management, staff and volunteer supervision, budget preparation and management, government contract development, implementation as well as overall management, New York State and City Health Code compliance, ACA, and community outreach. They will carry out the mission and vision of the YMCA and demonstrate the YMCA values in all contacts with staff, members, volunteers, government agencies, and members of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creates, recommends and implements a comprehensive youth and family program plan which considers space utilization equipment needs, budget requirements, safety and emergency procedures, YMCA values, and quality standards.

• Upholds Association policies, demonstrates ethical behavior, and demonstrates the YMCA’s values.

• Plans, implements, supervises, and evaluates community schools, teen programs, after school programs, Cornerstone, family programs, and summer camp, in addition to fee base and funded off sites.

• Recruit, train, and supervise all Youth & Family staff and volunteers.  Ensures that staff receives appropriate training, consistent with professional goals.

• Regularly reviews all programs for Association and regulatory compliance.

• Develop, market and implement fee based and funded youth, family, sports, and teen programs on or offsite.

• Conduct annual staff and participant evaluation, using results to improve service delivery.

• Attends community outreach events and meetings.

• Attends association meetings as required for areas of responsibility.

• Writes funding proposals.

• Participates in the branch's Annual Campaign.

• Participate and present in Board of Managers meetings.

• Establish and maintain relations with community partners and service providers in a range of settings including other CBOs, public and private schools.

• Provide assessment and appropriate intervention to program participants, youth members, and families.

• Respond to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.

• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

• Serve as a liaison with city agencies, schools, and partners.  Ensure standards and contract requirements are maintained.

• Develop and monitor operating budget, oversee government contracts, and overall management of New York State and City Health Code compliance, ACA and community outreach.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education or Social Work required; master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years supervising youth programs and staff.

• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience running youth and family programs.

• Knowledge of Youth Development Principles.

• Current First Aid/CPR certifications.

• Child Abuse Prevention training.

• Program Planning, implementation, management, and evaluation. 

• Supervision of staff.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.