Director of Youth Development

Piedmont YMCA•Charlottesville, VA

9d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Youth Development manages all Youth Development programs of the Piedmont Family YMCA, reporting to the Association Director of Youth Development. The department’s primary programs include Summer Camp for youth and teens, After School, and out-of-school camps during winter break, spring break, and teacher workdays. The Director leads five full-time Multi-Site Directors and part-time afterschool and camp counselors to ensure high-quality execution of youth-serving programs. The role is responsible for establishing and evaluating licensed school-aged child care programs, overseeing program operations and staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting community relationships, volunteers, and YMCA fundraising activities. The anticipated schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some evenings and weekends as dictated by programming.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet the qualifications of a Program Director as detailed in Regulations for Licensed Childcare in Virginia.
Three to five years of experience in licensed child care and/or camp programming.
Demonstrated experience recruiting, hiring, training, and developing volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated initiative, effective prioritization, and strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong computer proficiency, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Positive attitude, high initiative and professionalism, and ability to work in and create a strong team environment.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
High ethical standards and strong personal and professional integrity.
Currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the Piedmont Family YMCA's direct service area.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand for extended periods, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift or move up to 50 pounds, grasp, perform repetitive motions, and meet the role's communication and visual demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
YMCA Team Leader certification.

Responsibilities

Establish, direct, and evaluate licensed school-aged child care programs to expand within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Plan, promote, and manage day-to-day operations for out-of-school-time programs, including Summer Camp, After School, and Summer Learning Academy.
Oversee special events and activities associated with youth programs.
Ensure high-quality programs through innovative program development.
Manage recruitment, hiring, training, development, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of full-time and part-time Youth Development staff.
Engage and equip volunteers to support YMCA programs.
Review and evaluate staff performance, and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure staff certification records are current and complete.
Monitor daily operations for compliance with state, local, Child Care Licensing, and YMCA regulations.
Ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained and program areas are safe, clean, and organized.
Model relationship-building skills and maintain clear, concise communication within the area of responsibility.
Develop and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Perform other duties as assigned.