Training & Curriculum Development Manager, ELP

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

1d•$71,622 - $85,946•Remote

About The Position

The Training & Curriculum Development Manager for Expanded Learning Programs (ELP) leads and manages specialized training initiatives to strengthen service delivery across the YMCA of San Diego County’s ELP division. The role designs, delivers, and scales learning experiences that support consistency, fidelity, and operational excellence across school sites. It oversees the New Hire Academy, annual training events, and ongoing learning opportunities to promote workforce readiness, staff engagement, and retention. Training is expected to reflect a strength-based philosophy that builds staff capacity to foster confidence, connection, and well-being for the young people served. YMCA Expanded Learning Programs provide before- and after-school programs and intersession opportunities at more than 90 schools across San Diego County, supporting children’s academic, emotional, and physical development. This is a remote position, with the employee required to work within the San Diego County region; the designation may change based on business needs. The position occasionally requires travel throughout San Diego County and supervises the Quality Programs Trainer, Expanded Learning Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, human services, or a related field; or an associate degree and two years of equivalent relevant experience; or at least 48 college semester units (courses numbered 100 or above) and four years of equivalent relevant experience; or a high school diploma/GED, a passing California Assessment of Paraprofessional Educators (CAPE) or Instructional Aide (IA) exam before the first day of hire, and four years of equivalent relevant experience.
At least five years of operational experience in expanded learning programs, K–12 education, child and youth development, or a comparable youth program setting. At least two of those years must include specialized curriculum design, staff development, and group facilitation, and at least one year must include supervising, leading, or coaching staff.
For international credentials, including high school credentials, college coursework, or degrees, a NACES-accredited equivalency evaluation is required.
Deep expertise in expanded learning program operations, such as before-school, after-school, and summer programs, and ability to translate best practices into practical training systems for staff at all levels.
Understanding of adult learning principles and ability to design, develop, and deliver engaging training curricula for people with diverse experience levels.
Expertise in Positive Youth Development (PYD) and special education, including ability to integrate inclusion and strengths-based practices into staff training.
Knowledge of child and youth development, including developmental stages of school-age children and transitional kindergarten students.
Technical proficiency in virtual learning platforms, digital content creation tools, and instructional delivery systems.
Excellent technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, concise, well-branded training materials.
Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills, including ability to engage diverse audiences with varying experience levels.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including ability to build relationships, lead, mentor, and supervise staff to ensure instructional consistency.
Skill in using assessment tools, surveys, and performance data to inform training priorities and improve outcomes.
Adaptability and self-awareness, with ability to foster learning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Fingerprinting before reporting to work, including subsequent arrest notifications, as required for critical positions.
Obtain Adult and Child/Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Provide a current negative TB risk assessment or clearance obtained within 60 days before the first day of work, and renew it every four years thereafter.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of ELP training programs and initiatives, ensuring instructional consistency, compliance, and alignment with training standards.
Directly supervise, mentor, and guide a team of Quality Program Trainers, fostering collaborative, high-quality delivery.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of ELP training curricula, including role-specific programs and New Hire Academy, in alignment with program requirements and California Quality Standards for Expanded Learning.
Collaborate with ELP leadership to identify learning gaps and opportunities, develop or improve curricula, and engage external vendors when needed.
Develop specialized learning modules in core competencies such as inclusion, behavior support, and safety and supervision for staff from Youth Leaders through Directors.
Standardize program tools, operating procedures, and best practices across district and charter contracts.
Develop assessment tools, surveys, and metrics to evaluate training delivery, logistics, and engagement, and use results to improve programs while maintaining program integrity.
Facilitate regional and organization-wide training events by overseeing content development, planning, and facilitator coordination.
Provide targeted on-site coaching and instructional support to strengthen staff performance and improve programs.
Create and maintain a centralized library of digital and video training resources and standard operating procedures.
Partner with Association Services and Leadership support teams to monitor training completion, track required certifications, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Identify external training opportunities and partnerships, and manage vendor relationships, service agreements, and contracted-training logistics.
Perform other duties as assigned.