Executive Director of Youth Development

YMCA of Greater Richmond
Onsite

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.

Requirements

  • A four-year degree in a related field is required.
  • At least five years of related experience is essential.
  • 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 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

  • Strong health benefits options
  • 12% employer-paid retirement upon meeting eligibility
  • Childcare discount
  • Complimentary Y membership
  • Continuous professional development
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