Youth & Family Director

Westerly, RI

Are you seeking a role with an organization that gives back to your community?  Is your mission to positively impact youth and families?   Look no further than the Ocean Community YMCA!

The Ocean Community YMCA, with locations in RI and CT, now has an opportunity for an experienced Youth and Family Director at our Westerly-Pawcatuck Branch.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, exempt, salaried position.

As the Youth and Family Director, you will:

  • Administering, supervising, and/or instructing youth and adult programs
  • Overseeing and coordinating instructional and competitive sports programs
  • Securing facility rentals with outside organizations
  • Oversite, planning, and implementation of before and after school programs
  • Recruiting, hiring and supervising staff in sports programs, enrichment programs, teen center and child watch.
  • Organizing program schedules
  • Developing and managing program budgets
  • Assist with marketing of programs and distribution of program materials.
  • Managing payroll for support staff
  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
  • Assist with planning special events including sponsorships and collaborations.
  • Play a leadership role in the Annual Support Campaign for the branch
  • Follow abuse risk management policies and protocols as established by the YMCA.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports & Leisure Management, Recreation or related field.
  • 3-5 year’s experience in  youth sports, coaching or programming
  • Experience with before and after school programs
  • Supervisory experience including recruiting, hiring, and training
  • CPR/AED/FA/Emergency O2 Administration Certification required-American RedCross or equivalent-YMCA will train.

Apply online or in-person today at our Welcome Center located at 95 High Street, Westerly, RI  02891

EOE