Youth Development Director

The Y is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Regional Youth Development Director, the Youth Development Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven leadership to before and after school care, summer camp,  School's Out camp and teen programs. The Youth Development Director also assumes a leadership role in the annual support campaign.  Day to day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, marketing, and volunteer management.  The Youth Development Director is also responsible for hiring, training and supervising and leading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement in accordance with the Association's operating standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Division of Duties

• 60% supervision and management of licensed child care programs
• 15% supervision and management of teen programs
• 15% supervision and management of Stay & Play and Interactive Zone
• 10% leadership to Annual Giving and other association/department initiatives

Priorities:

• Provides supervision and management to all licensed child care programs, including, Before and After School, Summer Camp and School’s Out
• Provides supervision and management to Stay & Play, Interactive Zone and Teen programs
• Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
• Maintains state license for camp programs and ensures the YMCA is in compliance for state inspections of facility   

The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:

1. Budget and Financial Performance

   1. Develops and manages the budgets related to the position
   2. Assists with Child Care Open Doors applications and renewals and adhere to YMCA standards and policies

2. Program Development and Membership Engagement

   1. Creates opportunities for members to form small communities and build meaningful relationships
   2. Provides strong leadership and support for attaining goals and objectives of the Association Strategic Plan
   3. Expands current Youth Development offerings with high quality programming in accordance with the Association operating guidelines

3. Team Performance Towards Organizational Goals

   1. Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises the before and after school program, summer camp program, and teen programs.
   2. Recruits and trains program volunteers

4. Fundraising

   1. Participates in a successful annual support campaign.  Active leadership required in staff giving and membership involvement

5. Professional Development

1. 1. Maintains current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid and MAT certification
   2. Incorporates the five character values of the YMCA:  Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith and promotes the YMCA Mission

       6. Facility Management

1. 1. Effectively coordinates facility usage for assigned programs and activities
   2. Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Youth Development Director will meet the qualifications set forth by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Social Services. Minimum qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a child related field or Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences is preferred, or college courses in related field or equivalent experience
• At least 21 years or older
• 1 to 2 years supervisory experience
• Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software programs
• Current CPR/First Aid/O2/MAT certified preferred or must receive within 60 days of hire
• YMCA Multi Team Leader Certification preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
• While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Will be exposed to cleaning supplies
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
• During peak program seasons, may be expected to work night and weekend hours to meet program needs 

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position.  They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.