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Director of Operations for Youth Development

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Richmond, CA, USA
Full-time

Our Enrichment Learning programs focus on schools in the Henrico and Chesterfield counties. We strive to provide high quality programming along with wrap around services. Our Enrichment programs are exciting, challenging and rewarding in serving our community.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is open to all, and we pride ourselves on the diversity of our members and employees. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees embody our brand behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The Operations Director will oversee multiple programs, planning and administration for the YMCA's after school and camp programs, ensuring program quality, and modeling and maintaining a positive regional culture. Responsibilities include:

  • Ensure licensing compliance for assigned sites, and maintain system of records to meet requirements.
  • Supervise 4-5 Regional Directors, including hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, providing feedback, leading meetings, and ensuring that required certifications are maintained.
  • Visit sites often to assess quality, record, and report on progress.
  • Lead sites in collecting required data.
  • Provide guidance Regional Director whom oversee counselors and other part-time staff, disseminating best practices and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.
  • Develop and foster relationships with administration for current school sites and potential new sites.
  • Develop and manage budget, including timely and accurate forecasting and analysis.
Educational Background: 
A bachelor's degree in related field is strongly preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Applicants should have a commitment to the YMCA mission, and experience building relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
  • At least three years' experience managing a Youth Development program and staff is required.
  • Experience working in diverse communities necessary. Credentials must satisfy VA licensing requirements for site supervision.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as excellent organizational technology abilities are required.
  • English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skills are preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $56,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Apr 21 2019
Active Until: 
May 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit