DIRECTOR OF YOUTH PROGRAMS

YWCA South Florida•Miami, FL

4h•$65,000 - $69,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Youth Programs is a mission-driven leader who brings energy, organization, and heart to YWCA South Florida’s youth and family initiatives. This role leads the implementation and day-to-day success of our K-12 programs, including Afterschool, Summer Camp, and Youth Clubhouse—creating safe, engaging, and empowering spaces where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. The Director oversees program operations across multiple sites, supervising staff, managing budgets, ensuring licensing and regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong grant performance. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional departments, the Director supports strategic goals, contributes to funding efforts, and helps strengthen community partnerships that enhance program quality and sustainability. Both hands-on and collaborative, the Director mentors and develops staff, fosters positive relationships with families and schools, monitors program quality, and ensures consistent, high-standard service delivery. Above all, this role upholds the mission, vision, and values of YWCA South Florida—promoting equitable access to high-quality youth programming and supporting the success of the children and families we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in a related field of study and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience preferably in childcare administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have knowledge of community resources and overall grant monitoring process to include reporting requirements and budget management.
Experienced as a facilitator and negotiator with excellent management and supervisory skills.
Ability to read, write and speak in English; Spanish and Creole helpful.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures manuals and operating and maintenance instructions.
Able to speak effectively before groups of providers, school personnel and agency employees.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information before groups of providers, school personnel and agency employees.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical reference.
Able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to assess and deal with problems involving people and concepts in complex and standardized situations.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be computer proficient, including knowledge of basic computer maintenance, hardware and software applications that include Microsoft Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Florida Director’s Credentials.
Department of Children and Families requirements: HRS requirements; health-related requirements to work with children; child safety practices.

Responsibilities

Leads the future growth, improvement, and strategic planning for the Youth Programs department and its team.
Sets the vision for the future of the Youth Programs through their knowledge and expertise of the local education landscape and the securing of funding via grant writing and research.
Develops, organizes, implements, and leads programs, supervises staff, monitors funder, state, and local policies and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents, and supervisor, and adheres to written budgets to foster individual growth and development of children and youth at the YWCA.
Manages, directs, and coordinates the daily operations of the Youth Programs, including site and staff supervision, recruitment and training, as well as ensuring all city, state, and funder requirements are consistently met at a high level.
Prepares, manages and controls budgets related to the position.
Recruits, supervises, coaches, and trains all Youth Program staff.
Manages grants and funding sources for programs and activities, including reporting, monitoring, and other deliverables.
Ensures Youth Programs, including Afterschool, Summer Camps, and Youth Clubhouses, meet the high-quality standards of the YWCA.
Oversees the licensing of new and renewing sites, ensuring Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Department of Children and Families, and any other licensing requirements are current and active
Monitors frequently all After School, Summer Camp, and Youth Clubhouse sites to ensure a safe and secure environment for Youth Program participants.
Develops training programs as needed for all Youth Program staff to ensure programs remain compliant with all applicable funder, county and state regulations.
Works with supervisor and Development department to develop key messaging and create and update compelling program communications (including website content, marketing materials, social media, etc.) for program awareness and participant and partner recruitment.
Encourages family and school engagement in order to promote wrap-around support for student learning and development.
Oversees the purchase and distribution of all Youth Program supplies.
Oversees the investigations of incidents and accidents of both staff and clients at all Youth Program sites, and communicates appropriately with all other parties or departments.
Represents the Youth Programs department at internal and external meetings, trainings and events.
Provides administrative oversight to program components.