Senior Director of Youth Academic Impact

ABOUT THE YMCA:Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.POSITION SUMMARY:The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a Senior Director of Youth Academic Impact to join our team. Under the direction of the Vice President of Youth Development, the Senior Director provides leadership and strategic direction for the YMCA’s academic intervention programs and afterschool sites.This position provides oversight to Youth Development operations including:Before and After School programsAcademic Intervention & Power Scholars Academy21st Century and CCSD partnershipsCharacter development and youth mental wellness initiativesYouth Protection and Safety & Risk ManagementOut-of-School-Time Program ExpansionThe Senior Director of Youth Academic Impact directly supervises and is responsible for program quality, financial sustainability, and risk management. Success is measured by expanded access, improved academic and social-emotional outcomes, and sustainable grant management.RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Leadership & ImpactExpands school-age programming to increase access within underserved communities.Strengthens academic outcomes through sustainable academic intervention models.Integrates character development and youth mental wellness practices across all programs.Operational Excellence & Financial SustainabilityProvides direct supervision and coaching to three or more Site Coordinators.Ensures consistent program standards including the YPQA (Youth Program Quality Assessment), curriculum alignment, pricing models, and staffing structures across all sites.Ensures compliance with 21st Century grant funding, CCSD agreements, and YMCA standards.Ensures facilities, equipment, and program environments meet high safety and quality standards.Oversees grant development, compliance, reporting, and renewal.Serves as the primary point of contact for parent and child de-escalation conversations and behavior intervention, utilizing trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate behavior management strategies.Leadership DevelopmentBuilds leadership bench strength and succession plans.Aligns staffing structures with strategic priorities.Establishes clear accountability, evaluation systems, and coaching practices.Strengthens recruitment and retention strategies for school-age staff.Trains staff in instruction, SEL, trauma-informed care, and de-escalation.Community Engagement & PartnershipsServes as a liaison to CCSD and education partners.Represents the YMCA in community coalitions related to youth, education, and family wellbeing.Risk Management & SafetyEnsures full compliance with youth protection policies and mandated reporting.Oversees safety audits and corrective action plans.Maintains Praesidium standards and a culture of proactive risk management.Academic Intervention and Student SuccessDesigns interventions to close literacy, math, and core content skill gaps.Uses assessment data to track progress and improve outcomes.Applies MTSS/RTI to align academic, behavioral, and SEL supports.ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.Attends required abuse risk management training.Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.Requires employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse Responds quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.Communicates to employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position directly supervises 4 afterschool site coordinators (full-time) and indirectly oversees approximately 26 part-time staff across 4 offsite program locations.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, retaining employees; planning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and reporting observations to the Vice President of Youth Development. Ensures all programs are properly staffed, equipped, compliant, and informed. Monitors payroll, staffing ratios, and adherence to human resource responsibilities.END RESULTSExpanded School-Age access aligned with strategic growth targets.Measurable improvement in academic and social-emotional outcomes.Strong compliance record across grants and youth protection standards.High-performing leadership team with strong retention and succession planning.WHY WORK HERE?At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:10 Paid holidaysGenerous PTO plan that increases with years of serviceMedical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings accountFree YMCA Family Membership and program discountsJoin a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top WorkplaceMake a meaningful impact in your communityAutomatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.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 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. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:An employee in this role must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. The employee may work in outside weather conditions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field required.Minimum of 3 years progressive leadership experience in youth development, including multi-site management.Experience working with public school systems and/or experience in classroom education preferred.Demonstrated experience managing complex grant-funded programs. Experience managing a 21st Century Site preferred.Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Experience with budgeting software and data reporting platforms.Proven ability to develop authentic relationships and build community partnerships.Expertise in education, youth development, afterschool, and academic intervention.Upon hire, completion of YMCA’s Working with Children training.Within 30 days of hire, current CPR for the professional rescuer (includes AED), First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen certifications.Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ymca Of Southern Nevada