Youth Development Director

Job Description

Job Description

Description : OUR CULTURE :

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Division Youth Development Operations Director, the YouthDevelopment Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven leadership to before and after school care, summer camp, School's Out camp, and teen programs. The YouthDevelopment Director also assumes a leadership role in the annual support campaign.Day-to-day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management / maintenance, marketing, and volunteer management.The Youth Development Director is also responsible for hiring, training and supervising andleading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement in accordance with the Association operating standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Division of Duties :

90% supervision and management of assigned licensed child care programs

10% leadership to Annual Giving and other association / department initiatives

Priorities :

• Provides supervision and management to licensed child care programs, including, Before and After School, Summer Camp, School’s Out Camp, and teen programs.
• Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting, and other administrative systems
• Serves as the Program Director for assigned programs

The Youth Development Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including :

Requirements :

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

The Youth Development Director will meet the qualifications set forth by the YMCA of SouthHampton Roads and the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Child Care Health andSafety. Minimum qualifications include :

Staff shall be in good character and reputation

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

BACKGROUND CHECKS :

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks,E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and / or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS).Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and / or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and / or maintain the requirements of this position.

ACCOUNTABILITY :

Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties. Continuation of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements for the position. They may include a background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and / or Criminal Background check