Job Description

 

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Director specializing in the Arts to join our team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

We are looking for a passionate Youth Program Director who is dedicated to nurturing young talent through engaging and empowering dance programs. The ideal candidate for this role is proficient in diverse dance styles, has previous experience with recitals, and has worked with a wide range of ages. If hired for this position, you will plan, deliver, and support new, emerging, and existing arts programming while ensuring high quality participant-focused program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans.
• Provide quality results.
• Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and organize and schedule program registrations.
• Collaborate.
• Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events.
• Build Relationships.

Are you a good fit?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience.
• Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Wage: $21.47 to $23.47 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location: Morgan Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• Mobile carrier plan discount (22% AT&T, 21% T-Mobile, and 19% Verizon)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.47 - $23.47 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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