Youth Development Center Director

YMCA
Salary
$47,000.00
How to Apply
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Are you passionate about working with children, leading a team, and making a meaningful impact in your community?
Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children, leading a team, and making a meaningful impact in your community? The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a positive, energetic, and experienced Youth Development Center Director to lead our before- and after-school child care program at the Midlothian Family YMCA.

This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is excited to help children grow, learn, and feel supported every day.

Qualifications

What You Bring

We're looking for a confident, compassionate leader who is ready to make a difference. Ideal candidates will have:

  • Experience supervising staff and supporting program operations
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience leading groups of youth
  • A positive, enthusiastic leadership style
  • A valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Virginia DOE licensing qualifications (college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required)
  • Must be at least 21 years old
Essential Functions

What You'll Do

As the Youth Development Center Director, you'll play a vital role in shaping high-quality programming and building strong relationships with children, families, staff, and school partners. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, planning, and implementing engaging, age-appropriate developmental programs
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations of the child care center
  • Supervising and mentoring on-site staff
  • Creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for school-age children
  • Building strong relationships with children and families and serving as a key point of communication
  • Collaborating with school officials and YMCA leadership
  • Ensuring compliance with Virginia DOE licensing requirements and YMCA quality standards
  • Managing site safety, equipment, and facilities
  • Attending and leading required child care trainings
  • Supporting program administration, budgeting, and staffing needs
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) optionsYMCA
  • Retirement Fund with a 12% employer-paid contribution (once vested)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Pretax programs for health care, dental, vision, and dependent care (DCAP)
  • Extensive training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Free family YMCA membership with access to programs, classes, and activities
  • Free YMCA programs, including school-age child care and camp (some exclusions apply)
  • Employee appreciation events, socials, and optional wellness activities
  • Life and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional benefits including COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance, and legal resources
  • Starting Salary: $47,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications