Youth Development Center Director - YMCA of Greater Richmond

About the role

Lead our child-care and camp programs at YMCA locations in the Greater Richmond area, shaping high-quality programming and building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school partners.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement engaging, age-appropriate developmental programs
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the child care center
• Supervise and mentor on-site staff
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children
• Build strong relationships with children and families and serve as a key point of communication
• Collaborate with school officials and YMCA leadership
• Ensure compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards
• Manage site safety, equipment, and facilities
• Attend and lead required child care trainings
• Support program administration, budgeting, and staffing needs

Requirements

• Experience supervising staff and supporting program operations
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading groups of youth
• A positive, enthusiastic leadership style
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Virginia DOE licensing qualifications (college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required)
• Must be at least 21 years old

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• YMCA Retirement Fund with a 12% employer-paid contribution (once vested)
• Generous paid time off
• Pretax programs for health care, dental, vision, and dependent care (DCAP)
• Extensive training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
• Free family YMCA membership with access to programs, classes, and activities
• Free YMCA programs, including school-age child care and camp (some exclusions apply)
• Employee appreciation events, socials, and optional wellness activities
• Life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits including COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance, and legal resources