Sr. Youth Development Director Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family

YMCA of Delaware

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family is seeking a dedicated Youth Development Director to oversee the development, implementation, promotion, and day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports, and Kids Club Programs. This role involves managing financials, hiring and supervising staff, participating in advocacy initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The YMCA of Delaware is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination.

Requirements

Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community
Two or more years of program management experience.

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.
Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs.
Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.
Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.
Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming. Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.
Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.
Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.
Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.