Senior Youth Programs Director, Recreation & Wellbeing

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 893,000 - 971,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for the Senior Assistant Director of Youth Programs, a pivotal leadership role in the Recreation & Wellbeing department. This exempt, full-time position oversees youth programming, staff training, recruitment, and program quality across summer and year-round offerings for ~9,000 youth annually.

The role emphasizes compliance, safety, budget oversight, and collaboration with coordinators to ensure high-quality experiences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience developing curriculum and programming in a youth recreation environment.
• Supervisory experience across multiple youth programs with staff hiring, training, and development.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements including mandated reporting and youth protection standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.

Responsibilities

• Leads program quality, development, and continuous improvement across all assigned youth programs.
• Selects, trains, and supervises program coordinators.
• Implements and upholds program policies and procedures and ensures staff training compliance.
• Supports annual budget development and monitors spending across programs.
• Ensures safety procedures and emergency response plans are understood and followed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Staff supervision

Compliance knowledge

English communication

Program assessment

Budget management

Emergency response awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for the Senior Assistant Director of Youth Programs, a pivotal leadership role in the Recreation & Wellbeing department. This exempt, full-time position oversees youth programming, staff training, recruitment, and program quality across summer and year-round offerings for ~9,000 youth annually.

The role emphasizes compliance, safety, budget oversight, and collaboration with coordinators to ensure high-quality experiences while maintaining