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The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a positive, enthusiastic full-time Youth Development Center Director.
Job Description
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a positive, enthusiastic full-time Youth Development Center Director to plan programming, oversee center management and supervise children for our after-school child care program at Holton Elementary School.
Qualifications
Experience with supervising staff, budgeting and program administration
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
A valid driver's license and a good driving record
Candidates must meet Virginia DOE licensing requirements: college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required.
Minimum age is 21.
Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic, and able to direct children and staff in a positive way.
Experience in leading groups of youth.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include program planning and administration, supervision of school age children, and day to day operations of child care center. Specific duties include interacting and building relationships with children and families; facilitating positive communications between the Y, program participants and school officials; supervising on-site staff; designing, planning and implementing age appropriate developmental activities and programs; ensuring that child care licensing standards and association quality standards are adhered to; maintaining and monitoring site and equipment; and attending and leading child care trainings.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is committed to access, inclusion and engagement for all. At the Y we recognize, appreciate and value all dimensions of diversity and the ways that our communities are unique. We seek to engage and connect diverse populations in a welcoming environment focused on building bridges towards empathy and equity. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
Required Certifications
Competitive medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, with Flex Spending & HSA Options
YMCA Retirement Fund: 12% employer-paid retirement contribution (once vested)
Generous paid time off
Pretax program for health, dental, vision and child care (DCAP)
Excellent training, development and career opportunities
Free family metro Y membership with access to YMCA activities, classes and programs
Free programs, including school-age child care and camp (excludes outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings)
Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials and optional wellness activities.
Life & long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program
Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance & legal resources program