Executive Director of Youth Development

YMCA of Greater Richmond • Chesterfield, VA

7d • $63,000

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a passionate, cause-driven Executive Director of Youth Development to provide leadership to the before and after-school programming and summer camp in the Chesterfield region. 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 stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• The Executive Director should be enthusiastic, motivated to create high-quality programs, and committed to the YMCA mission.
• A four-year degree in a related field is required.
• At least five years of related experience is essential, with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Strong relationship-building, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• The ability to plan, develop, organize, manage, prioritize, and administer tasks is essential.
• Previous academic enrichment experience, budgeting, computer proficiency, and administrative skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple programs, planning, and administration for the YMCA's before/after school and camp programs, ensuring program quality, and modeling and maintaining a positive regional culture.
• Ensure licensing compliance for assigned sites and maintain a system of records to meet requirements.
• Supervise Full-Time Youth Development Directors and Coordinators, 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.
• Focus will be on staff development: disseminating best practices and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.
• Develop and foster relationships with the administration for current school sites and potential new sites.
• Develop and manage budget, including timely and accurate forecasting and analysis.

Benefits

• Starting salary is $63,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• We offer an exciting, fun, inclusive, growth-oriented work environment that includes strong health benefits options, 12% employer-paid retirement upon meeting eligibility, childcare discount, complimentary Y membership, and continuous professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees