YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - PASO ROBLES

Channel Islands YMCA•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•$29 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Development Director is responsible for the overall management and growth of youth development programs. This role involves financial oversight, including budgeting and meeting growth expectations, as well as managing financial controls such as registration processing, accounting best practices, grant administration, vendor relations, accounts receivable/payable, scholarship processing, and wage control. The director will develop and implement marketing plans to drive department growth, collaborating with the Marketing Department on collateral and brand maintenance. Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and acting as a first responder to emergencies are key responsibilities. The role includes supervising staff, fostering their growth and development through goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and training. Program quality, including character education and HEPA standards, must be met. The director will manage programs from proposal to evaluation and support fundraising efforts by leading an annual campaign team and working with volunteers. General oversight of the branch environment, including serving as a manager on duty, is also expected.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Bachelor's degree in related field, related work experience may offset degree requirement
Childcare Program Director must meet Site Supervisor requirements
Aquatics Program Director must meet Lifeguard requirements
2+ years previous work experience in related field
Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier

Responsibilities

Accountable for financial development including budgeting and meeting growth expectations
Management of financial controls including registration processing, implementation of accounting best practices, administration of grants and contracts, working with vendors, management of accounts receivable and payable, processing scholarships, and control of department wages
Develop and implement marketing plans for department growth (especially grass-roots). Work with the Marketing Department on collateral development and brand maintenance
Ensure compliance with established procedures, policies and standards related to health and safety. Complete routine risk assessments and correct deficiencies. Report incidents promptly. Is a member of the branch safety team and is a first responder to emergency situations
Provide for supervision of a staff team including hiring, scheduling, enforcement of expectations, compliance with association standards, coordination with Human Resources, regular communication, and modeling of best practices
Responsible for providing growth and development opportunities for a staff team including goal setting, annual evaluation, coaching, and meeting/developing training plans
Meet program quality expectations outlined in association procedures, policies and standards for the department as evident on surveys, observations, and audits. This includes character education and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards
Provide for the routine management of programs such as developing program proposals, implementation of offerings, evaluating data, and communication of results
Lead an annual campaign team by meeting volunteer and financial goals. Additionally, support branch annual fundraising events
Work with volunteers in various capacities (i.e. committees, program support) by recruiting, screening, training, and evaluating
Provide general oversight to the branch environment including serving as a manager on duty, enforcing membership expectations, cross marketing, and working with peers on branch goals