Senior Director, Youth Programs & Staff Development

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Youth Programs Director to oversee development, quality, and operations of youth recreation programs. The role manages curriculum standards, staff training, and staff recruitment across summer and year-round activities.

You will supervise coordinators, ensure program compliance, and lead efforts for ACA accreditation and safety protocols, contributing to a robust, inclusive youth experience on campus.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing curriculum and programming in a youth recreation environment.
• Knowledge of program quality, assessment, and continuous improvement practices.
• Supervisory experience including staff hiring, training, and development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a professional team across multiple youth programs.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including mandated reporting and youth protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads program quality, development, and continuous improvement across all assigned youth programs in collaboration with program coordinators.
• Guides coordinators through program assessment cycles, quality improvement planning, and execution.
• Develops and maintains curriculum standards across all youth camp and year-round recreation programs, ensuring program design reflects best practices in the youth industry.
• Leads staff training content development, informed by assessment findings and outcomes.
• Plans and leads summer staff training and onboarding processes.
• Ensures compliance training for CPR/AED/First Aid and other requirements across staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Supervisory experience

Program quality

Leadership

English communication

Budget planning

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Senior Youth Programs Director to oversee development, quality, and operations of youth recreation programs. The role manages curriculum standards, staff training, and staff recruitment across summer and year-round activities.

You will supervise coordinators, ensure program compliance, and lead efforts for ACA accreditation and safety protocols, contributing to a robust, inclusive youth experience on campus.