Senior Director, Youth Programs & Staff Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley's Berkeley Youth Recreation Programs seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Youth Programs to oversee instructional activities, manage summer and year-round youth programming, and support staff training.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, safety compliance, and staff leadership across 9,000 youth participants and 200-300 seasonal instructors; it offers full-time exempt status and UC benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience developing curriculum and programming in youth recreation.
• Knowledge of quality assessment and continuous improvement.
• Supervisory experience including hiring, training, and development.
• Ability to lead a professional team across multiple youth programs.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including mandated reporting and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead program quality, development, and continuous improvement across youth programs.
• Oversee staff training, onboarding, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure curriculum standards and safety compliance across programs.
• Manage recruitment and staffing plans to maintain diverse applicant pool.
• Collaborate with partners to promote programs and community engagement.

Skills

Youth program development

Curriculum development

Supervisory experience

Staff recruitment and training

Compliance knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley's Berkeley Youth Recreation Programs seeks a Senior Assistant Director of Youth Programs to oversee instructional activities, manage summer and year-round youth programming, and support staff training.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, safety compliance, and staff leadership across 9,000 youth participants and 200-300 seasonal instructors; it offers full-time exempt status and UC benefits.