Youth Development Director

Under the supervision of the Center Executive Director, and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Youth Development Director provides hands-on leadership for the operations and development of Afterschool Childcare Programs, Summer Day Camp Programs, Holiday Caps. Preschool, and Kidzone Services.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• One to two years related experience preferred as a coordinator or supervisor of youth programs, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Completion of YMCA Day Camp Director certification and assigned youth development courses.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
  the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Consistently self-driven and goal oriented. Possess the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results. 
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: 
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned safety trainings within 30 days of hire date.

• Manages, directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.  Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities.  Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs cause-driven staff and volunteers that are dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and building relationships among youth and within families.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, monitors and controls budgets related to the position to meet fiscal objectives. Ensures that all assigned programs operate within budget and that program fees are collected.
• Assures 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.  Maintains proper records/department files.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.  Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develops and maintains relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and committees as assigned.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.   Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Assists with assigned Board Committee(s) and Association Quality Team(s).
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Values
• Collaboration
• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Others