Director of Child and Youth Development

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Child and Youth Development is responsible for the overall performance and efficiencies alongside 2 colleagues of the following departments within the CYD Department: The Food and Nutrition Program, All Title 22 sites combined with Title 5 regulations and requirements, and the Transportation Department. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human services, nonprofit management, business, or social services. Title 22 Supervisor Qualifications. Strong business operations background. Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally. Proven communication skills, to include both written and verbal communications, as well as demonstrated platform and public speaking ability. YMCA Branch or Multi‑Team Leader Certification required or must be obtained within a maximum of three years or as agreed upon by upper management. Minimum 6+ years of progressive management experience with sustained operational growth preferably within a YMCA environment or other nonprofit agency. Essential Functions Oversees and manages all aspects of assigned Child Care Sites, Transportation Dept. including van runs, staffing, problem resolution, the CACFP grant and full program, additional food grant programming, the Nutrition Department, staff recruitment and development within those departments, as well as ensuring compliance with California State Licensing and Title 5/Title 22 regulations and full compliance with State Grants. Represents and promotes the YMCA within assigned service area. Maintains positive working relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities to support and grow programs. Assists in the development and management of the CYD budget in order to meet or exceed budget targets. Provides direction and leadership for fundraising activities of the association as assigned. Is accountable for achieving assigned support goals. Provides leadership and support to directors and supervisors to ensure financial and operational targets are met. Assists in the oversite of any facility construction/renovation and expansion projections as assigned. Works collaboratively with members of the management team to develop short‑term and long‑term strategies, and a multifunctional plan of work across all locations. Continually reviews and evaluates key performance measures to ensure continuous improvement across all areas of operations; assists in the development of corrective action plans and strategies as needed. Supports the implementation of Association‑wide initiatives to attract, recruit, and retain members and participants by fostering a climate of innovation to develop member/participant focused programs that support the overall YMCA mission, goals and strategies. Supervise the hiring, training, development and supervision of assigned staff members. Ensures certifications and licensing requirements are always current within assigned areas of responsibility. In alignment with the overall strategic plan, develops long and short‑range plans for the expansion of programs and services within the Association. Provides high‑level oversite to include volunteer management and development, community relations, communications, and marketing. All other duties as assigned Physical Requirements Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods Ability to bend, lean and stretch Fine manipulation and simple power grasping ability required Ability to lift up to 35 pounds Ability to drive and must have reliable transportation for business purpose #J-18808-Ljbffr HR Pals