Under the direction of the Branch 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 Camps, Preschool and Child Watch Services.
Areas of Responsibility:
- 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.
- 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.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and events.
- 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.
- Maintains proper records/department files.
- Organizes and/or participates special events.
- Assists with assigned Board Committee(s) and Association Quality Team(s).
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of youth programs.
- Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.
- Requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- 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.
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,500.00 - $43,500.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 19 2018
Active Until:
Sep 19 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit