Youth Achievement Director

YMCA
Salary
$48,000.00
$52,000.00
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is looking for a cause-driven leader to join the team.
Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day. We are a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Under the direction of branch and association leadership, the Youth Achievement Director provides leadership and oversight for licensed afterschool and summer youth programs across multiple sites. This role ensures children experience safe, high-quality, engaging environments where they feel supported, excited to learn, and connected to caring adults.

The Youth Achievement Director is responsible for curriculum execution, licensing compliance, staff readiness, family and school relationships, and day-to-day operational systems. Through consistent site presence, coaching, and strong partnerships, this leader ensures excellence, compliance, and long-term sustainability across all youth achievement programs.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up—we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:

  • Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants
  • Nurturing – Care for, support, and help develop youth and staff through encouragement
  • Hopeful – Take an optimistic view of future outcomes for every child
  • Determined – Devote full energy and focus to advancing the YMCA’s mission
  • Genuine – Build honest, respectful relationships with families, schools, and partners

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, youth development, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Three to five years of experience in youth programming, preferably in licensed or school-based settings.
  • Supervisory experience required, including hiring, training, and coaching staff.
  • Working knowledge of HHS licensing standards strongly preferred.
  • Experience with enrollment and attendance systems (Daxko preferred).
  • Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.
  • CPR/First Aid certifications may be required.
Essential Functions
  • Oversees high-quality, licensed afterschool and summer programs that align with YMCA youth development goals and HHS licensing standards.
  • Implements and supports curriculum across multiple sites, ensuring daily schedules balance academic support, enrichment, physical activity, and play.
  • Adjusts programming to meet seasonal, site-specific, and developmental needs of youth.
  • Conducts regular site visits and walkthroughs to observe program quality, safety, supervision, and engagement; documents observations and provides real-time coaching and follow-up support.
  • Ensures programs are audit-ready at all times by maintaining accurate licensing documentation, staff files, and compliance records across all sites.
  • Recruits, hires, onboards, trains, schedules, and supports afterschool and summer staff in alignment with YMCA values, licensing requirements, and program expectations.
  • Builds a strong staff culture through coaching, communication, accountability, and consistent performance feedback.
  • Creates weekly staff schedules, approves timecards, and ensures accurate payroll processing for assigned staff.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for families; maintains timely, professional communication and responds thoughtfully to questions, concerns, and feedback.
  • Plans and hosts family engagement events that promote inclusion, celebrate youth participation, and strengthen program retention.
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with school principals, front office staff, and district partners through regular communication, site visits, and event participation.
  • Collaborates with schools to align schedules, share space, and support recruitment and outreach efforts.
  • Represents the YMCA at school board meetings, community events, and networking opportunities to build visibility, trust, and partnerships.
  • Supports youth and staff recruitment through school-based outreach, community events, and referral strategies.
  • Tracks student enrollment and attendance using Daxko and site-level systems; monitors trends and supports outreach efforts as needed.
  • Ensures enrollment rosters, attendance records, and reports are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
  • Oversees ordering and distribution of supplies and program materials aligned with curriculum, site needs, and seasonal programming.
  • Supports staff in creating welcoming, organized, and developmentally appropriate program environments.
  • Monitors program budgets in collaboration with leadership and tracks purchasing to ensure alignment with financial expectations and timelines.
  • Submits required forms, reports, and documentation in a timely, organized manner.
  • Collaborates with branch and association teams to align messaging, outreach materials, and program goals.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT
The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:

Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

Required Certifications

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Woth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.

The yearly salary range for this position is $48,000 - $52,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.

The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.