Youth Development Director

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF•Hinesville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Director develops, implements, and administers high-quality after-school care, child watch, summer day camp, sports, and teen programs for the branch. Depending on branch needs and available staffing and programming, the role may also support other youth development programs, family activities, special events, and the association’s Community Impact Campaign. The director manages program operations, staffing, budgets, safety, regulatory compliance, facilities, and community relationships. The role also supervises direct reports, supports fundraising and marketing activities, responds to parents and community members, and helps maintain YMCA member satisfaction. The organization has zero tolerance for abuse and requires employees to cooperate with internal and external investigations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent sound working knowledge of child development principles and professional training working with school-age children.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to fulfill a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor.
Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to supervise multiple part-time staff at multiple locations.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and safely supervise children’s activities.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Complete required training within 30 days of hire, including Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and annual state licensing training.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of related experience, preferably as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and coordinate school-age childcare and day camp programs at assigned locations, and build teen programs where adolescent participants are served.
Ensure high-quality programming, establish new activities, and expand programs in line with strategic and operating plans.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers; evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Develop, manage, and control program budgets; ensure programs operate within budget and collect program fees.
Support healthy eating by coaching and mentoring staff and monitoring menu quality.
Ensure compliance with applicable state and local regulations, YMCA program standards, and safety procedures.
Maintain required program documentation, including records related to Bright from the Start, licensing, CACFP, CAPS, attendance, transportation, and medications.
Develop and implement youth and adult sports programs, including basketball, baseball, soccer, martial arts, and other suitable competitive team sports.
Plan and supervise teen activities and expand, direct, and supervise teen classes and programs aligned with YMCA community objectives.
Maintain assigned program facilities and equipment and ensure the physical environment supports healthy living.
Develop and maintain relationships with childcare licensing agencies, school administrators, parent groups, and related organizations and agencies.
Respond promptly to agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints.
Provide staff leadership for assigned annual fundraising campaigns and committees, assist with YMCA fundraising activities, and support the annual Community Impact Campaign for the YMCA of Coastal Georgia.
Maintain records and department files; review participant payments, receipts, late fees, immunization forms, and registrations.
Organize special events for parents and assist with Program Committee meetings.
Assist with marketing and distribution of program information; compile program statistics and monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and participation.
Prevent and identify child abuse incidents and respond appropriately when they occur.
Support YMCA member retention and satisfaction through appropriate customer service, and maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents, and children.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, and address complaints and resolve problems.
Cooperate with any internal or external investigation into alleged abuse or misconduct.