Director of Youth Development

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Association Director of Youth Development, the Director of Youth Development manages all Youth Development programs of the Piedmont Family YMCA. The primary programs for the department include:

• Summer Camp (Youth & Teen)

• After School

• Out-of-School Camps (Winter Break, Spring Break, Teacher Workdays)

They will lead a team of five (5) full-time Multi-Site Directors and part-time afterschool/camp counselors, to ensure the best-in-class execution of all youth-serving programs.

The anticipated work schedule for this position is 8:30AM – 5:30PM with some evenings and weekends as dictated by programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes, directs and evaluates licensed school-aged child care programs to expand within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans under direction of Association Director of Youth Development.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

• Responsible for the overall planning, promotion, and day to day operations for OST programs to include Summer Camp, After School, Summer Learning Academy, etc.

• Oversees the coordination of special events and activities associated with these programs.

• Ensures high-quality programs through innovative program development.

• Responsible for processes, procedures, and implementation of all recruitment, hiring, training, development, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of full and part-time staff for Youth Development department.

• Engages and equips volunteers to support YMCA programs.

• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.

• Monitors daily operations to adhere to all state, local, Child Care Licensing, and YMCA regulations.

• Ensures proper maintenance of facilities and equipment and all program areas are safe, clean, and organized.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships.

• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.

• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.

• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

• Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.

• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity