Youth Development Center Director -YMCA of Greater Richmond
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a positive, energetic, and experienced Youth Development Center Directors to lead our child-care and camp programs at the various YMCA locations in the Greater Richmond area. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is excited to help children grow, learn, and feel supported every day. As the Youth Development Center Director, you'll play a vital role in shaping high-quality programming and building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school partners.
Requirements
- Experience supervising staff and supporting program operations
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience leading groups of youth
- A positive, enthusiastic leadership style
- A valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Virginia DOE licensing qualifications (college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required)
- Must be at least 21 years old
Responsibilities
- Designing, planning, and implementing engaging, age-appropriate developmental programs
- Overseeing day-to-day operations of the child care center
- Supervising and mentoring on-site staff
- Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children
- Building strong relationships with children and families and serving as a key point of communication
- Collaborating with school officials and YMCA leadership
- Ensuring compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards
- Managing site safety, equipment, and facilities
- Attending and leading required child care trainings
- Supporting program administration, budgeting, and staffing needs
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flex Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- YMCA Retirement Fund with a 12% employer-paid contribution (once vested)
- Generous paid time off
- Pretax programs for health care, dental, vision, and dependent care (DCAP)
- Extensive training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
- Free family YMCA membership with access to programs, classes, and activities
- Free YMCA programs, including school-age child care and camp (some exclusions apply)
- Employee appreciation events, socials, and optional wellness activities
- Life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program
- Optional benefits including COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance, and legal resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
