Executive Director of Youth Development

YMCA
Salary
$90,000.00
$110,000.00
How to Apply
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Strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Job Description

This position, as top administrative staff for childcare and youth programs, is responsible for day-to-day general administration of early childhood and school-age services. Duties include supervision and coaching of over 100 staff, managing a $4.5M+ budget, income generation, program development, policy compliance, quality control, community partnerships, long-range planning, and facility oversight. The Executive Director of Youth Development ensures compliance with state licensing requirements, child safety protocols, and YMCA standards while advancing the Association’s mission.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, or Business Administration required.
  • Master’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, or Nonprofit Leadership preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, childcare, or education.
  • At least 5 years in a senior or executive role managing multi-site operations and large teams (50+ staff).
  • Demonstrated success in policy development, compliance management, and implementation of SOPs.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets ($2M+) with strong financial forecasting and reporting.
  • Experience working with school districts, state licensing agencies, and community partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop staff training programs and track compliance.
  • Crisis management and risk management experience strongly preferred.
  • YMCA Multi-Team/Branch Leader Certification preferred.
  • CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certifications required within 90 days of hire.
Essential Functions
  • Ensure compliance with all state and county childcare licensing regulations (Title 22/Title 5) and YMCA standards. Develop, implement, and enforce written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Lost Child
  • Procedures, supervision ratios, safety drills, and staff training requirements.
  • Direct and administer total operations including execution of policies, procedures, and staffing. Evaluate program effectiveness, staff performance, and overall program safety.
  • Develop and maintain a structured staff training program (orientation, ongoing, and annual refreshers) with documented completion tracking for CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance for over 100 employees across multiple program sites. Provide clear performance expectations, feedback, and annual reviews.
  • Prepare, administer, and forecast budgets. Submit monthly variance reports, corrective action plans when needed, and ensure fiscal accountability and sustainability of all programs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with school boards, superintendents, licensing agencies, parents, and community partners. Respond promptly to inquiries and complaints.
  • Ensure facilities and program environments are safe, well-maintained, and meet YMCA standards.
  • Represent and promote the YMCA’s youth programs in the community, advancing mission and strategic goals.
  • Other duties as assigned.