Senior Youth Development Director

Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Senior Child Development Director oversees the development and operations of high-quality member-focused childcare programs through innovative program development, fiscal accountability and evaluations of the Early Childhood Education program, Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) program, Day Camp, Kids Club, Preschool/Teen programs and family events.

Location: Western Family YMCA, 2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success
Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve
Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
Generous PTO vacation starting at 2 weeks, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
Learning and development workshops
Career advancement opportunities
Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

• Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
• Two or more years of program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
• Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.

• Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs.
• Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.
• Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
• Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming.
• Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.
• Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.
• Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.
• Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.