Youth Development Center Director - Chester Family YMCA

Job Description

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 Chester 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.

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

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

Who We Are

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundations of our community. Guided by our areas of focus- Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility -we strive to create opportunities for all to thrive.

We are deeply committed to access, inclusion, and engagement , valuing the unique experiences and backgrounds of our communities. Our employees live our brand behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility , and we proudly support work-life balance, professional growth, and a collaborative work culture.

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) 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

Starting Salary: $47,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications

If you're ready to lead with purpose and help create meaningful experiences for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Join the YMCA and help build stronger kids, stronger families, and a stronger community.