YMCA is hiring: Sports, Arts, and Movement Director in New York
YMCA, New York, NY, United States
Salary: $66,000 - $70,000 Annually
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The West Side YMCA is seeking a Sports, Arts, and Movement Director who will be responsible for managing youth, teen, and adult core and enrichment programs at the YMCA, including the overall development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the programs. The SAM Director will also provide leadership for the Community Arts Department and Theater program. They will focus on maintaining quality programs while raising additional funds to expand programs to meet the needs of the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fiscal, government contract, foundation, and corporate grant management. Meet or exceed all contract/program requirements.
- Plan and create new and innovative youth and family programs that meet the community's needs in accordance with the Branch's priority objectives and strategic plan.
- Work collaboratively with the branch staff to develop new programs.
- Recruit, select, develop, train, and supervise staff.
- Develop and grow community partnerships and create and track a resource referral system for youth and families.
- Represent the Branch at necessary program cabinets (i.e., YAS, Teen).
- Successfully maintain and continue to improve the quality of all SAM programs.
- Become a certified trainer in at least one youth area and lead training events.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year supervising community-based youth programs and experience developing programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree in social work, education or a related field preferred.
- Knowledge of development and administration of youth programs, supervision, budget/contract management, and grant writing.
- Knowledge of AS400, budgeting, public policy, Child Abuse Prevention trainer, CPR/First Aid, RTE trainer preferred.
Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.