Youth Development Director

A career at the YMCA offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while growing both personally and professionally. Whether you’re passionate about fitness, youth development, or community outreach, the YMCA provides a dynamic environment where you can inspire positive change, build relationships, and help people of all ages reach their full potential. With a wide range of roles across various fields—such as program leadership, wellness coaching, administration, and more—joining the YMCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering a healthier, more connected world. Position: Youth Development Director Location: Wetumpka, AL Job Id: 239 # of Openings: 1 YMCA of Greater Montgomery Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Youth Development Director at the Wetumpka YMCA oversees the development and operations of the year-round child care programs (afterschool, day camp, and childwatch) ensuring the programs meet intended goals. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manages the school-age child care programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; securing, scheduling, and maintaining the needed facilities; creating and scheduling the activities or events; and maintaining program records or files. Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Reviews program plans and records to ensure consistency with evidence-based best practices. Recruits and hires diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success. Conducts First Aid, CPR, and any other necessary trainings. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete. Maintains staff schedules and evaluates staff performance. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. Organizes or participates in Y activities, such as committees, family events, special events, and fundraising. Performs other duties as assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Program/Project Management Communication & Influence Developing Self & Others Engaging Community QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. One to two years related experience (e.g., supervisor or coordinator of child care programs) preferred. Minimum age of 21. Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training, Class B CDL with passenger endorsement. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program-specific training including aquatics training and trainer certifications. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. SIGNATURE: I have reviewed and understand this job description. _____________________________ ____________________________ ___________________ Employee’s name Employee’s signature Date 12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible) Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents Professional Development Opportunities & trainings #J-18808-Ljbffr