Youth Development Site Lead-Hidden Hollow (Humble ISD)

About the role

The role involves providing direction for the afterschool program, overseeing its daily operations, and implementing YMCA-approved curriculum. The position also entails ensuring the safety and well-being of children, managing site operations, and engaging with parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with YMCA Houston and state regulations.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children through age-appropriate activities and behavior management.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, including site management, supervision, and safety.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner.
• Ensure program compliance with YMCA and state standards, conduct safety drills, and follow organizational policies.
• Communicate regularly with parents, address inquiries and concerns, and develop strategies for program growth and retention.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, adapt activities to meet diverse needs, and lead the Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process.
• Report suspicious behaviors and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• Two (2) college courses equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• One year experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school, or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school, or equivalent.
• Training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• Experience with age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience supervising others.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Functional Expertise
• Inclusion
• Program/Project Management

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Before/After School: Part-time, typically Monday-Friday, morning shift 6:30 am – 8:30 am, afternoon shift 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar. May be required to work Saturday's occasionally. Camp: Typically Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with ISD calendar breaks. Position will default to a Youth Development Counselor during Camp Seasons unless the employee applies for an alternative position. May be required to work Saturday's occasionally.

Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings. Details will be provided in advance.