Youth Development Director

YMCA; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The YMCA seeks a Youth Development Director to lead safe, high-quality afterschool and camp experiences that foster growth, confidence, and well-being for youth.

You will supervise staff, coordinate curricula, partner with schools and families, and advance program quality while operating with a high degree of independence in daily YMCA operations. This role strengthens community impact and expands access through collaboration with senior leaders.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in recreation management, education, child development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional childcare experience, including staff supervision.
• Previous YMCA experience strongly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Must have HHSC Program Director certification or ability to obtain it.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain on hire.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee safe, high-quality afterschool and camp programs.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and manage curriculum delivery.
• Build and strengthen relationships with schools, families, and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with HHSC standards and YMCA policies.

Conocimientos

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Staff supervision

Community partnership development

Educación

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

HHSC Program Director certification

CPR and First Aid certification

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.

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.