Youth Development Director

Qualifications:

• Ability to relate compassionately to a community of diverse individuals of all races, genders and income levels.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
• Five or more years of professional experience in a related field required, including three or more years in a leadership or supervisory role – preferably with YMCA.
• Experience with camping, conference/retreat, and/or environmental education programs strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the YMCA movement, both nationally and internationally, strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Department of Health New York State camp guidelines and policies.
• Trained in Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting.
• Experience developing programs and implementing through supervision of volunteers and staff
• Development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and fundraising.

Essential Functions

• Work with Camp Directors and staff to create an environment in which all program participants are respectful of each other and the guidelines.
• Set guidelines for staff so that they are able to spend time with the program participants and are able to observe the group dynamics of each group and connect with individual program participants.
• Operate in accordance to Mandated Reporter policies while keeping CEO/AED appraised.
• Use parents as resources to give insight into their child’s behavior and how to help them.
• Stay informed of staff choices, especially involving discipline, to ensure that program participants receive fair and appropriate treatment.
• Handle all situations involving program participants’ safety in a timely manner.
• Ensure a process exists for regular communication with parents about their child’s behavior, successes and challenges.
• Keep parents informed of any changes regarding program or schedule.
• Keep the CEO/President/AED informed of any parent concerns or situations that need further attention.