Director of Child and Youth Development Department

EveryChild California; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Corona-Norco Family YMCA seeks a Director of Child and Youth Development to lead the CYD Office and field operations, overseeing roughly 10 childcare sites and a team of 100+ staff. You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive program quality.

You'll collaborate with licensing, state agencies, and community partners to expand services while maintaining fiscal stewardship and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, nonprofit management, business, or social services.
• Title 5 Program Director Permit – required.
• Understanding of State 5 contracts/regulation and funding terms and conditions.
• Title 22 Supervisor Qualifications.
• Strong business operations background.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
• Proven communication skills, including written and verbal, and public speaking ability.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive management experience with sustained operational growth in a YMCA or nonprofit setting.
• Experience managing complex teams.
• Experience managing budgets of over $5 million.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages all aspects of assigned Child Care Sites, Transportation Dept., including van runs, problem resolution, the CACFP grant and full program, additional food grant programming, the Nutrition Department, staff recruitment and development within those departments.
• Oversees approximately 10 childcare sites for growing infants through school age children (500+ children).
• Oversees eligibility and enrollment.
• Ensures compliance with California State Licensing and Title 5/Title 22 regulations and full compliance with State Grants.
• Oversees contracts with CDSS, CDE and CACFP, and fee-based childcare.
• Oversees a 10-million-dollar budget.
• Communicates with licensing analysts and state program consultants.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA within assigned service area and community events.
• Assists in the development and management of the CYD budget to meet or exceed targets.
• Provides leadership and support to directors and supervisors to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
• Supervise the hiring, training, development and supervision of 100+ staff members.
• Provides high-level oversight including volunteer management and development, community relations, communications, and marketing.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Adaptability

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human services, nonprofit management, business, or social services

Job description

Corona-Norco Family YMCA Job Description & Performance Standards

Position: Director of Child and Youth Development Department

Classification: Full-Time – Exempt

Location: CYD Office and in the field

Reports to: President and CEO

Imagine beginning each day knowing your work will make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of people. This role offers the opportunity to elevate your professional experience while collaborating with a dynamic, passionate team in a fast-paced environment that values high-quality work. You will be part of the program and help to strengthen its foundation.

If you thrive in work that is purpose-driven and makes a real difference, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Child and Youth Development Department is responsible for the overall performance and efficiencies of the Food and Nutrition Program, enrollment, all Title 22 sites combined with Title 5 regulations and requirements, and the Transportation Department. The director is responsible for overseeing approximately 10 childcare sites (500+ children) as well as a team of over 100 employees, staffing and training. In addition, you will be responsible for fiscal management and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human services, nonprofit management, business, or social services.
• Title 5 Program Director Permit – required.
• Understanding of State 5 contracts/regulation and funding terms and conditions.
• Title 22 Supervisor Qualifications.
• Strong business operations background.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally.
• Proven communication skills, to include both written and verbal communications, as well as demonstrated platform and public speaking ability.
• Minimum 6+ years of progressive management experience with sustained operational growth preferably within a YMCA environment or other nonprofit agency.
• Experience managing complex teams.
• Experience managing budgets of over $5 million.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing multiple childcare sites and staff.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being highly adaptable, flexible and, and innovative.

Essential Functions

• Oversees and manages all aspects of assigned Child Care Sites, Transportation Dept. including van runs, problem resolution, the CACFP grant and full program, additional food grant programming, the Nutrition Department, staff recruitment and development within those departments.
• Oversees approximately 10 childcare sites for growing infants through school age children (500+ children).
• Oversees eligibility and enrollment.
• Ensures compliance with California State Licensing and Title 5/Title 22 regulations and full compliance with State Grants.
• Oversees entire multi-faceted and complex departments including contracts with CDSS, CDE and CACFP, and fee-based childcare.
• Oversees a 10-million-dollar budget.
• Communicates with licensing analysts and state program consultants.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA within assigned service area and community events. 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 leadership and support to directors and supervisors to ensure financial and operational targets are met. Assists in the oversite of any facility construction/renovation and expansion projections as assigned.
• Supervise the hiring, training, development and supervision of assigned 100 + staff members.
• Provides high-level oversite to include volunteer management and development, community relations, communications, and marketing.
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods
• Ability to bend, lean and stretch
• Fine manipulation and simple power grasping ability required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to drive and must have reliable transportation for business purpose