Youth and Family Program Director - PT

Company: YMCA
Location: Raritan
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

Greater Somerset County YMCA is seeking a Youth and Family Program Director part time to suport our Somerville and Bridgewater Branches. Job Description We currently have an exciting career opportunity to join our Somerville/Bridgewater branch location in the capacity of a Part-Time Youth & Family Program Director. Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Youth & Family Director is responsible for promoting, developing, and managing all activities associated with Youth Programming: School Age Child Care, Summer Camp, Arts & Humanities programs. Qualifications · Degree in any field related to children or business OR Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development – to meet requirements of NJ DCF OOL for Childcare Directors. · 3 plus years’ experience in coordinating and structuring youth programs for school age children in an after-school setting, summer camp, and related experience preferred in childcare programs. · Experience in hiring and supervising staff, possess superior leadership and interpersonal skills, can interact with membership as well as good administrative skills. · Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) · Flexibility in work schedule and expectations to work some early mornings and evenings. · YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred. · Working knowledge of Daxko Operations & Engage: programs, membership, finance, and childcare tabs within 30 days of hire. · Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens. · Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications · Working knowledge of the State of NJ Department of Children and Families Office of Licensing a plus. · Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community · Excellent organizational, member engagement, staff development and communication skills · Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel as well as good administrative skills. Essential Functions · Ensures the delivery of high quality, safe, and educational youth programming in a nurturing environment focusing specifically on the YMCAs Core Values. · Hire, train, coach, develop and provide continuous support and feedback to staff. · Establishes and sustains positive relationships with program participants, their families, and prospective members. · Ensures all licensed childcare programs are continuously maintaining the guidelines for a safe, educational, social, and nurturing environment as set by the YMCA and other regulatory organizations. · Implement innovative and strategic ideas to support program growth and development. Youth Enrichment: Arts & Humanities · Develop, plan, and implement a variety of youth enrichment programming including STEAM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, ACHIEVERS, and Youth & Government. · Assist in the coordination and administration of registration for class enrollment. · Prepare lessons plans to provide a productive, positive learning experiences through the teaching of skills, concepts, and teamwork in each program. · Promote progressive programming that leads participants through a planned development culminating in a desired end result. · Communicate all changes and happenings of youth programs and events through email, newsletters, and social media promotion. · Maintain a schedule of classes keeping the Welcome Center and Marketing up to date. · Administer the program class waitlist to maintain and maximize class enrollment. · Secure, maintain, store, and update all equipment and supplies as necessary. Licensed Child Care Programs: SACC, Camp · Fulfill all mandated requirements to act as the ACA / NJ DOH Camp Director and DCF licensure for Afterschool · Manages, directs, and coordinates all licensed childcare programs. · Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs site supervisors/counselors/camp staff and volunteers as needed. · Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to establish trust, motivate and development staff and achieve program goals. · Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected to minimize aged receivables. · Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. · Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, department of health, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. · Working knowledge of the applicable CCR&R (Child Care Resource & Referral Agency – i.e.: Community Child Care Solutions) processes, reporting, policies, etc. within 30 days of hire · Maintains proper records/department files according to federal, state, and local regulations. Thorough working knowledge of NJCCIS, CCCS, EPICC, and ACA expected within 30 days of hire. · Organizes special events for parents as a community convener even outside of typical program sessions. · Active participant in the Youth Development Quality Team Meeting · Compiles and shares program statistics as required. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Work Environment & 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 use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. · The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. · The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. · Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities. Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Advancing Mission and Cause: Ensures programs and services meet community needs. Proactively positions volunteerism as a central context of being cause-driven and a way of being socially responsible. Educates staff, volunteers, and members about the charitable nature of the Y. Provides resources, removes barriers, and acts as an advocate for those initiating change. Building Relationships: Addresses behaviors and practices that do not support inclusion in positive and equitable ways. Writes clearly and concisely, using correct grammar, vocabulary, and appropriate tone for the message or audience. Identifies and builds relationships with internal and/or external partners or key stakeholders to support programs or projects. Leading Operations: Actively looks for and incorporates different points of view when making decisions. Translates organizational goals into executable plans with accountable staff and volunteers by defining tasks, milestones, and priorities for programs or projects. Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets income statements, cash flow statements, and forecasts. Developing and Inspiring People: Regulates behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity.

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