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Youth Development Director

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West Grove, PA, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the Youth Development Director, is responsible for providing a supportive and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.  

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Youth Development Director will provide staff leadership and supervision and enhance youth development in the School Age Childcare (SACC) and Camp Chippewa programs. 
  • The Director manages the development, staffing and operations of our 5 School Age Childcare sites located in the Avon Grove, Avon Grove Charter and Oxford Area schools. 
  • The Youth Development Director supervises part time staff and has summer day camp responsibilities. 
  • As a member of the branch leadership team, the Director serves as evening/weekend Director on Duty on a rotating basis.
  • The Youth Development Director is required to complete annual Keystone STARS training and comply with the branch's STAR level requirements. 
  • All SACC sites are licensed by the PA Department of Human Services. 
  • This position is also responsible for curriculum design, budget management and ensuring compliance with all Department of Human Services regulations.
  • The Youth Development Director will also perform other duties, as necessary.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in education or education related field or human services, required. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two years of direct supervisory experience required. 
  • Experience in childcare administration or child/youth programming preferred. 
  • Experience working with Keystone STARS and progressing through the Keystone STARS levels, preferred. 
  • Other qualifications include strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

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: 
Dec 9 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit