Director of Youth Development

Piedmont YMCA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Piedmont YMCA is seeking a Director of Youth Development to oversee all youth programs, including Summer Camp, After School, and Out-of-School Camps, and to supervise five full-time Multi-Site Directors and part-time staff. The role drives program quality, staff development and community partnerships to serve children and families effectively.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and compliance with Virginia regulations, with a schedule that may include evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Three to five years of licensed child care or camp programming experience.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and developing staff and volunteers.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all Youth Development programs and leads a team of five full‑time Multi‑Site Directors and part‑time staff.
• Directs planning, promotion, and day‑to‑day operations of OST programs including Summer Camp and After School.
• Ensures compliance with state/local regulations and YMCA policies.
• Develops staff performance, conducts evaluations, and manages staff training.
• Cultivates community partnerships and manages program budgets and fundraising activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 SchoolOut-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 LeadershipBuilding Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, InclusionLeading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project ManagementDeveloping & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional MaturityQUALIFICATIONS:At least 21 years old.Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.Meet qualifications of a Program Director as detailed in Regulations for Licensed Childcare in Virginia.Three to five years experience in delivery of licensed child care and/or camp programming.Demonstrated experience in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of volunteers and staff.Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Strong computer efficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.Requires a positive attitude, high level of initiative and professionalism, and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.Maintain high level of discretion and confidentiality in all areas.Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.High ethical standards and possess strong personal and professional integrity.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.