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Damon Young

South Shaftsbury,VT

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Berkshire Family YMCA, excelling in staff management and strategic planning. Successfully enhanced youth program outcomes through innovative curriculum development and fostered a culture of teamwork. Adept at problem-solving and communication, driving engagement and retention in diverse programming initiatives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Afterschool Programming

Myers Prouty Children's Campuses
04.2025 - Current

Leads the integration of physical education and structured sports activities across all MPCC campuses. Role will involve collaborating with each Campus Director to ensure children have consistent, fun, and developmentally appropriate opportunities to explore movement and athletics. Assists directors in building curriculum and program planning.

Aquatics Associate Director

Berkshire Family YMCA
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Led team, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Performed monthly in-services for aquatics staff
  • Scheduling staff
  • Coordinated youth swim lessons monthly
  • Coordinated/Planned aquatic community events

Youth Program Director

Berkshire Family YMCA
06.2020 - 04.2025
  • Trained and supervised a team of support staff, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
  • Gathered feedback from participants, parents, staff members regularly to identify areas for improvement within programs offered.
  • Enhanced youth program outcomes by implementing creative and engaging activities.
  • Increased youth retention rates through consistent follow-up with families about participant experiences and expectations throughout their involvement in the programs.
  • Created & Implemented a variety of youth programs
  • Developed curriculum for various age groups, resulting in increased program participation.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts within the organization, leveraging community support to enhance program offerings further.
  • Collaborated with other department directors to create cohesive programming across different age groups or focus areas.
  • Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
  • Implemented effective tracking systems to monitor participant progress, adjusting programming as needed for optimal results.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.

Education

Physical Education

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Mount Anthony Union High School
Bennington, VT
06-2015

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Creative direction
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication

Certification

Certifications:

  • Red Cross Lifeguarding
  • Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Timeline

Assistant Director of Afterschool Programming

Myers Prouty Children's Campuses
04.2025 - Current

Aquatics Associate Director

Berkshire Family YMCA
02.2024 - 04.2025

Youth Program Director

Berkshire Family YMCA
06.2020 - 04.2025

Physical Education

Keene State College

High School Diploma -

Mount Anthony Union High School
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