Director, Child & Youth Development—Strategy & Ops

HR Pals; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Pals seeks a Director of Child and Youth Development to lead and optimize the CYD department across Food and Nutrition, Title 22/Title 5 compliant sites, and Transportation. You will manage staff, ensure licensing compliance, and partner with stakeholders to grow programs in alignment with YMCA mission.

You will guide budgeting, fundraising, and cross‑functional initiatives, shaping short‑ and long‑term plans, and supervising staff to meet performance targets while upholding regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human services, nonprofit management, business, or social services.
• Title 22 Supervisor Qualifications.
• Strong business operations background.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
• Proven communication skills, both written and verbal.
• YMCA Branch or Multi‑Team Leader Certification required or within 3 years.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages all aspects of assigned Child Care Sites, Transportation Dept. including van runs, staffing, problem resolution, the CACFP grant and full program, additional food grant programming, the Nutrition Department, staff recruitment and development within those departments, and ensuring compliance with California State Licensing and Title 5/Title 22 regulations and full compliance with State Grants.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA within assigned service area. Maintains positive working relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities to support and grow programs.
• Assists in the development and management of the CYD budget in order to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Provides direction and leadership for fundraising activities of the association as assigned. Is accountable for achieving assigned support goals.
• Provides leadership and support to directors and supervisors to ensure financial and operational targets are met. Assists in the oversight of any facility construction/renovation and expansion projections as assigned.
• Works collaboratively with members of the management team to develop short‑term and long‑term strategies, and a multifunctional plan of work across all locations.
• Continually reviews and evaluates key performance measures to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of operations; assists in the development of corrective action plans and strategies as needed.
• Supports the implementation of Association‑wide initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain members and participants by fostering a climate of innovation to develop member/participant focused programs that support the overall YMCA mission, goals and strategies.
• Supervise the hiring, training, development and supervision of assigned staff members. Ensures certifications and licensing requirements are always current within assigned areas of responsibility.
• In alignment with the overall strategic plan, develops long and short‑range plans for the expansion of programs and services within the Association.
• Provides high‑level oversight to include volunteer management and development, community relations, communications, and marketing.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Title 22 Supervisor Qualifications

Strategic planning and budgeting

Minimum 6+ years management

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human services

Job description

HR Pals seeks a Director of Child and Youth Development to lead and optimize the CYD department across Food and Nutrition, Title 22/Title 5 compliant sites, and Transportation. You will manage staff, ensure licensing compliance, and partner with stakeholders to grow programs in alignment with YMCA mission.

You will guide budgeting, fundraising, and cross‑functional initiatives, shaping short‑ and long‑term plans, and supervising staff to meet performance targets while upholding regulatory