POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community

through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Achievement Manager

provides leadership and supervision to ensure a safe and nurturing environment that facilitates

learning and relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and to fulfill

YMCA objectives. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in

accordance with strategic and operating plans. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships

with community organizations.

2. Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directing personnel and

volunteers as needed. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

3. Maintains community service resource information to promote available opportunities.

4. Implements continuous quality improvement process and strategies.

5. Secures and schedules facilities.

6. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

7. Initiates expenditures in accordance with policy and procedures with approval of Director.

8. Assists in fundraising and special events.

9. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all participant and

community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

10. Compiles and maintains program statistics and records. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of

and participation in program.

11. Actively participates in department, branch and association meetings and trainings.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Communication & Influence Inclusion

Developing Self & Others Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience to meet state licensing

requirements

2. At least 1 year supervisory experience in customer service or education

3. Demonstrated success leading education-focused or equivalent team

4. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours

5. Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; education-specific training

6. Complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention Training; CPR; First Aid; Emergency

Oxygen Administration (provided by YMCA)

7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments

of the community and successful clearance of background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/recreational/school environment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking and engaging

with youth are required.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise

program.

• Hours will include evening and weekend work.
• Reliable transportation and travel among local branches and off-site facilities required.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer