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$40K - 70K a year
Develops and manages youth and family programs, recruits and trains staff, manages budgets, and builds community partnerships.
Requires at least 2 years of experience in recreational, educational, or family programs, with skills in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and budgeting.
FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring a Youth and Family Program Director at the Farmington Family YMCA YMCA Employee Benefits • FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs • Flexible Scheduling • Family-friendly Work Environment • Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan General Function The Youth and Family Program Director is responsible for the development and operations of various programs (Day Camp, sports, youth, teens, and family engagement), as well as focus on developing high quality, innovative programs that will grow the local impact, multiply the Y mission and engage more youth, teens, and families in YMCA programs. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications • At minimum, 2 years of experience in recreational, educational, or family program setting • Experience in administration, supervision, curriculum planning, and budgeting is required • Bachelor's Degree is preferred • CPR and Basic First Aid Certification that includes both an online and in-person training component is preferred Position Benefits • Paid Time Off and 10 Paid Holidays • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance • Short-term/Long-term Disability and Flexible Spending Account Job Duties & Responsibilities • Ensures high-quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands programming within the communities in accordance with strategic and operating plans • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel, camp staff and volunteers. • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position and ensures program operates within budget • Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, school administration, parent groups and other organizations • Responds to all parent, member, and community inquiries in a timely manner • Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor Abilities & Skills • Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities • Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children • Able to be outside participating year round. • Strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).
This job posting was last updated on 1/14/2026