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YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta · 5 hours ago

Youth Development Director

Marietta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is a leading non-profit organization focused on education, wellness, and youth development. The Youth Development Director provides hands-on leadership for various programs and ensures the growth, impact, and safety of these initiatives while managing staff and community relationships.

Non Profit

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Nathan Jones

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage operating plans to promote program growth, impact, and safety

Provide day-to-day supervision of staff/volunteers related to the overall department

Provide oversight and management of branch grant program to ensure and implement all grant standards, policies, and budget are met

Design practices, processes, and procedures for strong youth development programs

Develop and implement a plan to promote and recruit new participants and community partnerships

Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Afterschool Departments for multiple branch employees and volunteers

Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team

Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals and reviews and evaluate staff performance

Effectively manage budgets; hold staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress

Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed

Provide daily oversight as to expenditures and revenue collection

Use data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the branch

Manage registrations, rosters, record keeping, etc

Market and distribute program information, organize, and schedule program registrations, as well as review and process program scholarship applications

Establish new activities and expand the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and fellow YMCA branches

Foster a climate of innovation and model a high level of member/customer service

Collaborate with the Association key departments to lead, coordinate and support implementation of key initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development

Respond to all members and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner

Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team

Actively participate and lead designated meetings, training sessions, and special events

Implement and ensure all required Y, license and license-exempt childcare standards and policies are met at each location

Maintain accurate records, pertaining to license and license-exempt requirements, staff and child health and safety

Qualification

Program managementChild developmentSupervisory experienceCommunity engagementBudget managementVolunteer recruitmentTechnology proficiencyTraining certificationCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detailProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or GED and 4+ years people and/or program management experience OR a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in child development, recreation, elementary education, or related field

1+ years of supervisory responsibilities

Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages

Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders

Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and execution on grant obligations

Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications

Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills

Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training

Must pass Bright From the Start (BFTS) fingerprint background check

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship