Careers with a Cause
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of people and communities. As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA of San Francisco offers more than just a job--we offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can discover your passion and a lifelong career helping to solve some of the nation's most pressing social issues.
About the Job
The Youth Development Director I is responsible for the supervision, operations, staff development, and program implementation of their assigned before/after school sites and summer camp programs. This role directly supervises various levels of staff in the youth programs, including Site Coordinator(s), Lead Staff, Program Leaders, and Unit Directors.
As a member of the management team, Youth Development Director will also engage actively in the Branch Leadership Team meetings, events, and initiatives including the Annual Giving Campaign by recruiting and supporting volunteers and being accountable to a department campaign goal. The Youth Development Director will represent the Marin Y in the community, acting as liaison to several entities, both public and private to support the overall mission of the YMCA of San Francisco. The Youth Development Director will be in ratio/direct service as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of youth program experience including supervisory responsibilities
- Previous after school experience in a leadership role
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and verbal/written communication skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Must be available Monday through Friday and be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Fingerprint background check clearance
- TB test clearance
- YMCA approved First Aid, CPR and AED certified (may complete upon hire)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- YMCA youth development experience
- Marin County School District experience
- Budget management experience
- Bilingual in Spanish
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records