Staff Development Director

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YMCA of the USA
Easley, SC, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Oversees the recruitment, selection, training and development of childcare staff and works alongside the Childcare Leadership Team to ensure high quality in all afterschool and camp programming.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for carrying out the Christian Mission of the YMCA.
  • Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, and development of afterschool and camp staff.
  • Fosters the development of childcare staff by working with program leaders who engage in ongoing feedback and coaching, providing resources and offering support for informal and formal learning.
  • Oversees talent management, including staff training and leadership development, retention, and recognition. Assesses and evaluates training and staff development needs, and develops programs to meet needs.
  • Develops and implements recruiting and staffing strategies to ensure programs are fully staffed with high caliber team members within budget allocations. Identifies and cultivates appropriate and effective sources for candidates for childcare positions.
  • Performs site visits to further the development of staff and work with program directors to ensure the delivery of high quality programs and services.
  • Serves as a member of the Childcare Leadership Team and supports the overall objectives of the childcare department and the YMCA.
  • Actively participates in the YMCA Annual Campaign and supports the Childcare team in meeting goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years experience in human resources management and/or childcare staff development preferred.
  • Certification as ARC CPR Instructor, preferable.  Certifications in CPR and First Aid within the first 90 days.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=38989&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 3 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 3 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit