Youth Development Director

Essential Functions

• Manages the school-age child care programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files.
• Safeguards the programs and services to meet community needs by supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed.
• Aids in marketing and distributing program information.
• Guarantees compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Reviews program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices.
• Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Conducts First Aid, CPR, and any other necessary trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, family events, special events, and fundraising.

Leadership Competencies

• Collaboration
• Program/Project Management
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training, Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training including aquatics training and trainer certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).