Onsite Youth Programs Director – NYC

ROADS TO SUCCESS INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Roads to Success is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead an on-site RTS program in New York City. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safety, compliance, and high-quality youth development experiences at the program site.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, the ability to manage staff, coordinate with schools and families, and uphold DYCD/DOE guidelines. Five days onsite with occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Human Services, Recreation, Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in youth development, after-school programming, education, community-based programming, or a related field.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Experience managing school-based, after-school, summer, or government-funded youth programs strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with DYCD, NYC Public Schools/DOE, DOHMH, SACC, or similar youth-program requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and oversight of the assigned program site.
• Ensure consistent implementation of RTS program standards, schedules, activities, and youth development practices.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and welcoming program environment.
• Manage daily staffing assignments, transitions, activities, attendance, meals, and dismissal procedures.
• Communicate staffing, operational, safety, and program concerns to the Director of Program Operations.

Skills

Youth development

Staff supervision

Program management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 Year Degree (Education Level)

Job description

Roads to Success is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead an on-site RTS program in New York City. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure safety, compliance, and high-quality youth development experiences at the program site.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, the ability to manage staff, coordinate with schools and families, and uphold DYCD/DOE guidelines. Five days onsite with occasional evenings/weekends may be required.