Youth Development - Center Director - Chickahominy Family YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a Youth Development Center Director to serve as a positive role model and who will plan programming, oversee center management and supervise children at our childcare site at the Chickahominy Family YMCA.
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is committed to access, inclusion and engagement for all. At the Y we recognize, appreciate and value all dimensions of diversity and the ways that our communities are unique. We seek to engage and connect diverse populations in a welcoming environment focused on building bridges towards empathy and equity. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
Duties:
Responsibilities include development and implementation of engaging youth development programs, supervision of a group of school age children, and day-to-day operations of a school age childcare center. Seasonal responsibilities include high quality day camp programming: including planning, parent communication, and staff development and oversight.
Qualifications:
- Experience with supervising staff, budgeting and program administration.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Candidates must meet Virginia DOE licensing requirements: college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required.
- Minimum age is 21.
- Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic, and able to direct children and staff in a positive way.
- Experience in leading large summer camps.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, with Flex Spending & HSA Options
- YMCA Retirement Fund: 12% employer-paid retirement contribution (once vested)
- Generous paid time off
- Pretax program for health, dental, vision and child care (DCAP)
- Excellent training, development and career opportunities
- Free family metro Y membership with access to YMCA activities, classes and programs
- Free programs, including school-age child care and camp (excludes outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings)
- Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials and optional wellness activities.
- Life & long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program
- Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance & legal resources program
Salary: $44,000-47,000 per year based on experience and qualifications