Director of Youth Development

YMCA of the USA; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Piedmont Family YMCA in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Director of Youth Development to oversee Summer Camp, After School, and Out-of-School Programs, ensuring high-quality youth services. You will lead five full-time Multi-Site Directors and staff, recruit and train volunteers, and align programs with Virginia childcare regulations and YMCA standards.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. The role emphasizes teamwork, ethics, and the ability to relate to diverse communities within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience in delivering licensed childcare or camp programs.
• Proven ability to recruit, hire, train and develop volunteers and staff.
• Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of five full-time Multi-Site Directors and staff.
• Oversee Summer Camp, After School and Out-of-School Programs.
• Ensure compliant, high-quality youth programming and community engagement.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise volunteers and staff.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Verbal & written communication

Recruiting & staff development

Project management

Discretion & confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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.

• 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.