Youth Development Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta•Alpharetta, GA

13h

About The Position

The Youth Development Director provides hands-on leadership for the development and operations of youth programs, which may include a play center, teen leadership, day camp, membership, and community events. The position operates under the general direction of the Associate or Executive Director and includes oversight of program quality, growth, safety, staff, volunteers, budgets, grants, registration, and compliance. Activities may require extended periods outdoors. The role is based at the Ed Isakson / Alpharetta YMCA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 4 or more years of people and/or program management experience, or a bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in child development, recreation, elementary education, or a related field.
At least 1 year of supervisory responsibility.
Ability to communicate effectively and manage information for program participants, community leaders, volunteers, and staff of all ages.
Ability to establish, collaborate on, and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and execution on grant obligations.
Proficiency with computers, technology, and applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, solve problems, and manage time effectively.
Must complete Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire.
Must pass the Bright From the Start (BFTS) fingerprint background check.
Must pass pre-employment criminal-record, drug-screening, motor-vehicle-record, and reference checks according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise activities in varied indoor and outdoor locations; ability to sit, reach, move around the work environment, and visually provide active supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in child development, recreation, elementary education, or a related field.
Five or more years of program and/or people management experience in an education or childcare environment.
Experience recruiting, cultivating, and supervising volunteers.
Four or more years of program or nonprofit experience.
YMCA Team Leader certification.
Prior experience in both people and program management.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage operating plans that promote program growth, impact, and safety.
Provide day-to-day supervision of department staff and volunteers.
Oversee the branch grant program, ensuring grant standards, policies, and budgets are met.
Design practices, processes, and procedures for strong youth development programs.
Develop and implement plans to recruit new participants and build community partnerships.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate employees and volunteers for the Afterschool Departments across multiple branches.
Pilot new programs and develop plans and best practices in collaboration with the staff team.
Develop strategies to motivate staff, achieve goals, and evaluate staff performance.
Manage budgets and hold staff accountable for high-quality results through a formal progress-measurement process.
Ensure program standards and safety procedures are followed.
Oversee daily expenditures and revenue collection; analyze financial data and forecast financial progress for the branch.
Manage registrations, rosters, records, program information, registration scheduling, and program scholarship applications.
Establish new activities and expand programs in the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and other YMCA branches.
Foster innovation and model high-quality member and customer service.
Collaborate with Association departments on initiatives involving marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development.
Respond promptly to member and community inquiries and complaints.
Participate in and lead designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.
Implement and ensure compliance with YMCA, licensing, and license-exempt childcare standards and policies at each location.
Maintain accurate records related to licensing requirements and staff and child health and safety.