What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Director position at YMCA of Delaware?
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Benefits/Perks
- Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
- Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
- Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
- 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
- Learning and development workshops
- Career advancement opportunities
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
Program Leadership & Compliance
- Oversees the daily operations of Early Childhood Education programs, ensuring state licensing requirements and YMCA standards are consistently met.
- Responsible for annual licensure of all program sites, including physical inspections, life safety compliance, staff and child file maintenance, and timely completion of developmental assessments (ASQs).
- Ensures compliance with Delaware Stars and NAEYC Accreditation standards, driving continuous quality improvement.
- Maintains adherence to state and local regulations, laws, and codes related to program operations.
Curriculum & Instruction
- Leads curriculum development and implementation, ensuring alignment with developmental standards and YMCA philosophy.
- Reviews and approves lesson plans, conducts classroom observations, and provides feedback to ensure instructional quality and inclusivity (including ADA compliance).
- Mentors and supports staff ensuring best practices in early childhood education are applied.
Staff & Volunteer Leadership
- Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training, development, scheduling, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
- Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to ensure staff growth and accountability.
- Supports succession planning and professional development opportunities for the team.
Operations & Fiscal Management
- Collaborates with the Registrar and Business Manager to manage registrations, transitions, terminations, and billing (including POC/ECAP subsidy updates).
- Maintains budget responsibility for curriculum supplies, equipment, and program expenses, ensuring fiscal accountability.
- Supports revenue goals by ensuring enrollment capacity and maintaining positive family relationships.
Collaboration & Support
- Partners with the Senior Youth Development Director and other YMCA leadership to strengthen youth development strategies and initiatives.
- Acts as a resource for families, staff, and community partners by providing effective communication and problem resolution.
- Participates in association-wide initiatives, quality teams, special events, and fundraising campaigns as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a community of belonging.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 15 credits in early childhood-related coursework (child development, curriculum planning, positive behavior management, health & safety, nutrition, family/community, professionalism).
- Early Childhood Administrator qualified with the State of Delaware.
- Minimum 24 months of experience working with children ages 0–5 in a licensed group setting.
- At least 12 months of supervisory experience managing a team of 10 or more staff.
- At least 12 months of experience with budget management and fiscal oversight.
- Must possess strong communication skills
- The ability to evaluate and resolve conflict
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Energetic and Flexible
- Shows initiative; strong work ethic
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Multi-Lingual
- Minimum 2 years of progressive supervisory experience leading 20 or more staff members.
- Extensive experience in budget management and fiscal accountability.
- Experience supporting children with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- CPR and First Aid Certified
Salary : $49,500 - $60,000