Seeking a Youth Development Center Director to lead our child-care and camp programs at the YMCA locations in the Greater Richmond area.
Job Description
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
Qualifications
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
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Flex Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
YMCA 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
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