Youth Development Director

YMCA of the USA; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YMCA of the USA in Austin seeks a Youth Development Director to shape safe, high-quality afterschool and camp experiences that support youth growth, confidence, and well-being. You will lead daily operations, supervise staff, guide curriculum delivery, and partner with schools, families, and community stakeholders to expand access and strengthen program quality.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 3+ years childcare leadership, and HHSC Program Director certification, with CPR/First Aid and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree is required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional childcare experience, including supervision.
• Experience with YMCA programs is preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is strongly preferred.
• Must hold HHSC Program Director certification or be able to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification current or obtainable upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of afterschool and camp programs.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Ensure curriculum delivery aligns with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with school partners, families, and community stakeholders.
• Support program quality improvement and expand access.
• Maintain a focus on youth growth, confidence and well-being.

Conocimientos

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Supervising others

Child development awareness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in recreation management, education, child development, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Why Your Role Matters

The Youth Development Director plays a key role in shaping safe, high-quality afterschool and camp experiences that support the growth, confidence, and well-being of youth in our community. This role ensures programs are delivered with excellence while continuously improving outcomes for participants and families. By building strong relationships with school partners, parents, staff, and community stakeholders, this leader creates a foundation of trust and collaboration that drives program success. Operating with a high level of independence, the Youth Development Director oversees daily operations, including staffing, training, curriculum delivery, and participant experience. In partnership with senior leaders, this role helps align efforts across the organization to expand access, strengthen program quality, and deliver meaningful impact in the lives of youth and the broader community.

Why Your Role Matters

The Youth Development Director plays a key role in shaping safe, high-quality afterschool and camp experiences that support the growth, confidence, and well-being of youth in our community. This role ensures programs are delivered with excellence while continuously improving outcomes for participants and families. By building strong relationships with school partners, parents, staff, and community stakeholders, this leader creates a foundation of trust and collaboration that drives program success. Operating with a high level of independence, the Youth Development Director oversees daily operations, including staffing, training, curriculum delivery, and participant experience. In partnership with senior leaders, this role helps align efforts across the organization to expand access, strengthen program quality, and deliver meaningful impact in the lives of youth and the broader community.

What You Bring To The Y

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required. A focus on recreation management, education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
• 3 years minimum of Professional childcare experience, including experience supervising others.
• Previous YMCA experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is strongly preferred.
• The position requires Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) (formerly overseen by TDFPS) Program Director certification.
• Must be or have the ability to become certified according to HHSC standards.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificationor become certified upon hire.
• Required to complete the following online training upon hire: Before & After School Program, Child Abuse
• Prevention, Appropriate Touch, Bloodborne Pathogens, Foundations of Listen First, and Intro to Cause and Culture.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and occasionally lift and/or move items including equipment, furniture and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.