Community Program Leader

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring for the YMCA Girls On The Run Program! 

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs

• Flexible Scheduling

• Family-friendly Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The General Function of the Community Program Leader will be to spread awareness about the GOTR and STRIDE curriculum, build relations with your local community to promote site development, team/individual registration, and volunteer opportunities, and ensure that all children have access to the program regardless of financial barriers at home.

This position is located in the Macomb and Plymouth areas.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• A high school degree or its equivalent is required.

• A bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred.

• Two years of experience working in a recreational setting is preferred.

• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of supplies to team sites as needed.

• Attend GOTR/STRIDE program management team (PMT) meetings monthly.

• Maintain excellent communication with site liaisons, volunteer coaches, and parents.

• Recruit local volunteer coaches as needed in coordination with the GOTR Regional team.

• Build relationships with local volunteers, participants, and families through engagement opportunities such as community events, expos, and other YMCA programs.

Abilities & Skills

• Demonstrated superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication and relationship-building skills.

• Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

• Must support the mission of the YMCA of Metro Detroit and promote family activities, and youth values, along with physical and mental Wellness.

• Sufficient 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).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.