Youth Development Director - Durango Hills

Job Details

Job Location:

Durango Hills YMCA
- Las Vegas, NV 89129

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $38,470.00 - $48,672.00 Salary/year

Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services

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.

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a Youth Development Director to join our team! Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Youth Development Director develops, organizes, implements and oversees high quality YMCA child-care and family engagement programs such as Summer Camp, Kid's Gym, Teen Programs, and Parent's Night Out. This individual is responsible for program expansion, supervising staff, and day to day operations at the branch level.

This is a full-time in person position located at the YMCA.

• Manages, directs, and coordinates Youth & Family programs at the branch level.
• Conducts program quality assessments, determines corrective action, and sets goals in direct response. Key decision maker in what to start, stop, or improve at the branch level.
• Establishes new programs, activities, and revenue streams. Expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Determines the what, when, where, and how of new programming.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and oversees seasonal, part-time, and full-time personnel and as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and nurture high performers. Responsible for succession planning within department.
• Develops, manages, and controls budget. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Fulfills administrative duties related to budgeting, including budget tracking, purchase orders, and payroll. Tracks financial goals, and forecasts future budget.
• Ensures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program operations, equipment, and facilities. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety and emergency procedures are followed by all staff. Plans and facilitates audits and drills, and coaches staff in audit debrief. Keeps policies up to date.
• Updates, communicates, and implements policy and system changes to ensure program safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners and parents. Assesses opportunities for new partnerships and makes recommendations to Branch Executive Director.
• Maintains proper records and department files ensuring all documentation and certifications are current. Meets deadlines and responds to all communication in a timely and professional manner. Performs additional administrative tasks as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates YMCA summer camp programs at the branch level, including seasonal hiring and training of staff.
• Primary point of contact for parent or child de-escalation conversations and behavior modification using proven strategies. Resolves issues calmly and effectively.
• Keeps up with industry trends in child/youth development. Evaluates the Y’s Youth Development business practices and provides feedback for continued improvement. Makes recommendations to Branch Executive Director.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including stepping in to work in front line programs as often as is needed. Maintains a flexible schedule with the ability to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

• Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provides employees and volunteers with on-going…