Youth Development Site Director- HISD Region

YMCA of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking a Youth Development Site Director to manage program operations, ensure safety, and provide age-appropriate activities within Houston ISD service areas. You will lead staff, monitor behavior, and ensure compliance with licensing and YMCA policies.

The role emphasizes community engagement, enrollment growth, and continuous program quality improvements, aiming to deliver high-impact youth development experiences for children and families.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and minimum 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management.
• Two college courses equivalently satisfy 100 clock hours; minimum Standard #744.1017.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school, or equivalent setting.
• Eligible to be listed as a qualified caregiver for Texas Child Care Licensing.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings required.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Experience working with diverse populations; supervisory experience preferred.
• Current TB examination and/or local health department requirements.
• Pass local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily site operations to maintain a safe and enriching environment for all children.
• Ensure safety, supervision, and security; monitor behavior and maintain attendance records.
• Lead delivery of age-appropriate activities aligned with YMCA curriculum and quality standards.
• Maintain enrollment records, postings, and compliance materials; participate in audits.
• Plan and implement lesson/activity plans; promote positive social interactions and inclusivity.
• Support parent and community engagement through meetings and campus events.
• Assist with on-site recruitment, retention strategies, and enrollment growth.
• Implement YMCA Youth Program Quality processes and monitor program improvements.

Connaissances

Site management

Safety supervision

Behavior management

Program planning

Parent engagement

Administrative duties

Enrollment growth

Program quality

Child safety

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED & Child Abuse prevention trainings

Description du poste

POSITION SUMMARY

YMCA of Greater Houston Youth Development Site Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Youth Development Site Director provides direction for the program and staff and implements school-age enrichment program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on youth development, including the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith. Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and leading age-appropriate activities and appropriately monitoring children's behavior in care.

• This position will provide support for Out-of-School Time programs located within Houston ISD service areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Site Management: Overseesdaily site operations to ensure a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for all children. Maintains program spaces and equipment, coordinates the setup and breakdown of activity areas, and ensures all required postings and compliance materials are displayed. Organizes the delivery and distribution of snacks, supplies, and program documents to support day-to-day operations. Maintains compliance binders, including TRS, CCL, accommodations, and other required documentation, ensuring accuracy and readiness for audits
• 2. Supervision and Safety:Ensures the safety, supervision, and security of children and staff at the site. Monitors children's behavior and engagement, conducts regular headcounts, and maintains accurate attendance records. Monitor the children's activities to ensure they engage in safe and age-appropriate behaviors. Responds promptly and appropriately to emergencies in alignment with YMCA policies. Operates the site in a way that supports maintaining a minimum TRS 3- Star rating and achieving zero high- level CCL citations, qualifying the program as a model site for training future Site Leads and Counselors.
• 3. Behavior Management:Implement positive behavior management techniques to promote a respectful and inclusive environment. Address behavioral issues calmly and constructively, following YMCA and licensing guidelines.
• 4. Program & Policy Compliance:Conduct regular safety drills and ongoing compliance checks /inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and YMCA policies. Ensure required postings are on display. Follow all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality. Maintain a clean and developmentally appropriate program environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards. Report any concerns or issues to Program Director promptly.
• 5. Program Planning and Implementation:Leads the delivery of age-appropriate activities, engaging activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in YMCA approved curriculum. Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children. Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children. Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.
• 6. Parent and Community Engagement:Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress, behavior, and any concerns. Address parent inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally. Represents the YMCA professionally at PTO meetings, school events, and other campus functions. Promotes YMCA programs during campus, YMCA, and community events and assists with distributing recruitment flyers to families.
• 7. Administrative Duties:Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, including sign-in sheets and daily rosters. Coordinates bulletin boards and flyer displays to ensure consistent program communication. Supports data collection efforts, including surveys and evaluations, and assists with gathering impact stories and images for grants and reports. Supports photo and video collection to enhance social media storytelling and highlight program impact. Assist with managing collections and making updates to family profiles
• 8. Program Growth and Retention:Assist with on-site youth and staff recruitment, which includes flyer distribution and in-person engagement. Supports staff referral efforts and helps develop strategies that strengthen enrollment and retention. Monitors daily attendance patterns and identifies participants at risk due to outstanding balances.
• 9. Program Quality:Plan and implements lesson/activity plans curriculum that includes both formal and informal play within the center and outdoors in adherence to Y program model, curriculum and quality standards. Implements and monitors the YMCA Youth Program Quality (YPQ) process, using observational data to evaluate program success and guide continuous improvements.
• 10. Child Abuse Prevention:Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. Follows mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements. Ensures youth are properly signed in and signed out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc. Adheres to policies related to boundaries with each child.Ensures unused rooms and closets remain locked; routine monitors high-risk locations (bathrooms), etc.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADER)

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Must have a minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management. Two (2) college courses are equivalent to 100 clock hours. Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• 3. Minimum of two (2) years experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent setting.
• 4. Eligible to be listed as a qualified caregiver for Texas Child Care Licensing.
• 5. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• 6. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• 7. Experience working with diverse populations.
• 8. Supervisory experience preferred.
• 9. Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• 10. Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct reports.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with demonstrated interested in the welfare of children; prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with