Youth Development Site Lead - Brookwood

About the role

Join a team that’s shaping the next generation. At the YMCA, we’re more than an afterschool program provider—we’re a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you’re a motivated leader who is passionate about youth development, safety, and program excellence, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a high-quality program that supports children and families every day.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary leader for a licensed school-age enrichment program, ensuring children are safe, supported, and engaged every day.
• Coordinate daily program operations.
• Implement the YMCA curriculum.
• Ensure licensing compliance.
• Build strong relationships with families, school partners, and YMCA staff.
• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
• Ensure proper supervision, conduct regular headcounts, monitor activities, maintain attendance records, and respond appropriately to emergencies while following YMCA and state licensing requirements.
• Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.
• Maintain the program site and equipment, assist with the set-up and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of the program area.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff at the site.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor children’s activities to ensure they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors.
• Monitor site staff adherence to policies and redirect as needed.
• Conduct regular headcounts and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to emergencies and incidents, following established YMCA policies.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner, following established guidelines.
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