Youth Development Site Director - Deep Creek Elementary (Moseley)

About the role

As the Youth Development Center Director, you'll play a vital role in shaping high-quality programming and building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school partners.

Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and implementing engaging, age-appropriate developmental programs
• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the child care center
• Supervising and mentoring on-site staff
• Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children
• Building strong relationships with children and families and serving as a key point of communication
• Collaborating with school officials and YMCA leadership
• Ensuring compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards
• Managing site safety, equipment, and facilities
• Attending and leading required child care trainings
• Supporting program administration, budgeting, and staffing needs

Qualifications

We're looking for a confident, compassionate leader who is ready to make a difference. Ideal candidates will have:

• 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

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 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