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Mexico ARea Family YMCA Program DIRECTOR  (Recreation)

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Recreation Program Director at Mexico Area Family YMCA oversees the development and operations of youth & adult sport offerings including equipment management, participation and program delivery and leadership/staffing to deliver high quality recreation opportunities to the community. This position supervises part time staff including officials, volunteer coaches, counselors, afterschool assistants and interns. The Recreation Program Direction works mostly independently and is expected to work reasonable hours in the evenings and on Saturdays when sports are in season.  

FLSA Status: Exempt, FTE Benefit Eligible

Location: Mexico, MO

Reports to: Associate Director

Supervises: Part-Time Staff & Volunteers

Compensation: Commensurate based on experience (range- $45,000-$60,000)

Please view the Job Description for a full summary of the position.

Send cover letter, resume and references to brooke.oliver@mexicoymca.org before July 31, 2026

Interviews to take place on August 11, 2026, desired start date September 1, 2026

We are always accepting applications!

Interested in volunteering?  The Mexico Area Family YMCA has a variety of needs!  Volunteering may lead to a discount of your membership fee. Volunteer today!

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The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all staff members and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age or other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all facets of employment, pre-employment and the terms and conditions of employment, as well as discharge from employment. The Y operates in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies or agencies.



AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

The YMCA’s policy and practice is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons with disabilities. The YMCA is committed to ensuring non-discrimination in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made available to all staff members and applicants, including work site accessibility, as long as the accommodation doesn’t cause undue hardship to the YMCA.