Youth Program Director

Job summary

Develop and implement strategic plans and extracurricular programs that support AGBU Toronto’s vision and promote youth development. Recruit and retain students, build relationships with families, supervise instructors and coaches, organize activities and field trips, evaluate programs, and promote them in the community.

Job details

About the Company: The Armenian General Benevolent Union was established in 1906 and is the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs. AGBU currently has a presence in over 40 countries, annually touching the lives of some 500,000 Armenians worldwide. Job Description: Part-time job opportunity at AGBU Toronto to plan and oversee Programs for Youth by creating a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals, offering guidance, and organizing educational and recreational activities. This role aims to empower youth, further promote personal development, and foster positive leadership relationships within the community. Responsibilities: Formulate strategic plans to implement the vision of AGBU Toronto Develop extracurricular programs and activities Recruit and retain students and families for extracurricular programs and activities Form positive relationships with students and parents Support and supervise instructors and coaches, when applicable Communicate with current and prospective students and their parents Plan field trips and special activities Evaluate programs Promote the programs within the community Requirements- Skills/Qualifications: Experience running educational programs Experience hiring, managing, and supervising staff Experience in student recruitment and retention BA or diploma in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred Excellent relational skills – ability to form collaborative bonds and communicate well with children and youth, parents, and staff Strong professional skills – ability to work quickly, independently, and with accountability Strong leadership skills Creativity and enthusiasm to try new approaches Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality written and media materials Fluency in English; knowledge of Armenian language preferred Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@agbu.org .

What you’ll do

Develop and implement strategic plans and extracurricular programs that support AGBU Toronto’s vision and promote youth development. Recruit and retain students, build relationships with families, supervise instructors and coaches, organize activities and field trips, evaluate programs, and promote them in the community.

Requirements

Experience running educational programs and hiring, managing, and supervising staff, as well as recruiting and retaining students, is sought. A degree or diploma in education, early childhood education, or a related field is preferred; strong communication, leadership, organizational, and creative skills are also expected, with Armenian language knowledge preferred.

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Educational Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Youth Development
• Program Development
• Student Recruitment and Retention
• Staff Hiring and Supervision
• Relationship Building
• Parent and Student Communication
• Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• Event Planning
• Written and Media Content Creation
• Attention to Detail
• English Fluency
• Creativity

Job areas

• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation