Youth Development Director

YMCA of Metro Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Director provides hands-on leadership for the development and operations of youth programs, which may include play center, teen leadership, day camp, membership, and community events. The role operates under the general direction of the Associate or Executive Director and may require extended periods outdoors. The director oversees staff and volunteers, program quality and safety, grants, budgets, registration and records, participant recruitment, and community partnerships. The position also supports association-wide initiatives and ensures compliance with YMCA, licensing, and license-exempt childcare requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of people and/or program management experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in child development, recreation, elementary education, or a related field.
At least 1 year of supervisory responsibilities.
Ability to communicate and manage information effectively with 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 of grant obligations.
Proficiency with computers, technology, and applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, solve problems, and manage time effectively.
Must obtain Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training within 30 days of hire.
Must pass a Bright From the Start (BFTS) fingerprint background check.
Ability to pass pre-employment criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks in accordance with 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 program activities in varied indoor and outdoor locations; ability to sit, reach, move around the work environment, and provide active visual supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in child development, recreation, elementary education, or a related field.
At least 5 years of program and/or people management experience in an education or childcare environment.
Experience recruiting, cultivating, and supervising volunteers.
At least 4 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 staff and volunteers in the department.
Oversee branch grant programs and ensure grant standards, policies, and budgets are met.
Design practices, processes, and procedures for effective youth development programs.
Develop and implement plans to recruit participants and build community partnerships.
Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate employees and volunteers across multiple branches in the Afterschool Departments.
Pilot new programs and develop plans and best practices with the staff team.
Develop strategies to motivate staff, achieve goals, and review and evaluate staff performance.
Manage budgets and hold staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal progress-measurement process.
Ensure program standards and safety procedures are followed.
Oversee daily expenditures and revenue collection.
Use data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the branch.
Manage registrations, rosters, and record keeping.
Market and distribute program information; organize and schedule registrations; and review and process scholarship applications.
Establish new activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and YMCA branches.
Foster innovation and model excellent member and customer service.
Collaborate with association departments on initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development.
Respond to member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
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 required for licensing and license-exempt requirements, as well as staff and child health and safety.