Youth Development Site Lead- Stanley

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 structured and unstructured activities.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, including site management, supervision, and behavior management.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies through regular safety drills and inspections.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress and address their inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, adapt activities to meet diverse needs, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment, and create retention plans to ensure high levels of participant satisfaction.
• Lead the Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process and use continuous program monitors to evaluate youth participation and the effectiveness of the program.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• A 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.
• A minimum Standard #744.1017.
• One (1) 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 general education degree (GED).
• At least 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management.
• Two (2) college courses equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• A minimum Standard #744.1017.
• One (1) 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.

Skills

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

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.