Youth Development Director- Sussex YMCA Family

Description Our Promise

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to others

Job Details

The Youth Development Director is responsible for the successful operation, growth, quality, and safety of assigned programs, including staff leadership, program development and implementation, enrollment, budget management, regulatory compliance, and participant and family engagement. This position ensures programs consistently deliver safe, high-quality experiences that support youth development and strengthen relationships with families and the community.

Our Promise

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve Unite communities and inspire service to others

• Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance
• Generous PTO vacation starting at 2 weeks, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household
• 12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility
• Learning and development workshops
• Career advancement opportunities
• Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!
• Salary: $55,517 – $62,457 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

• Provides leadership and oversight for assigned youth development programs, including BASE or Day Camp and as assigned, Teen and/or Youth Sports programming.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates comprehensive youth programs and initiatives that respond to the needs of children, teens, families, members, and the community.
• Plans and coordinates program activities, events, leagues, field trips, and other experiences, ensuring appropriate staffing, supplies, equipment, and operational support.
• Develops new and innovative program offerings designed to meet evolving family and community needs and advance the YMCA's mission.
• Monitors program effectiveness, participant experience, enrollment, and outcomes and recommends improvements to strengthen program quality, safety, efficiency, and growth.
• Maintains accurate program records and documentation necessary for effective program management, compliance, and evaluation.
• Adjusts work schedule as necessary to support program operations and provide visible leadership, including observing, coaching, and supporting staff during program hours, evenings, and weekends as needed.

• Recruits, interviews, selects, trains, schedules, supervises, coaches, and evaluates staff within assigned program areas.
• Establishes clear performance expectations and provides ongoing feedback and development to support staff success and program quality.
• Motivates staff and teams to achieve program, membership, enrollment, quality, and organizational goals.
• Ensures appropriate staff-to-participant ratios and staffing coverage are maintained at all assigned program locations.
• Ensures volunteers complete the YMCA of Delaware application process and all required screening and training before serving in programs.

• Ensures assigned programs comply with applicable YMCA policies, standards, and procedures as well as requirements established by governing and accrediting entities, which may include the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL), American Camp Association (ACA), Department of Public Health, and other applicable agencies.
• Conducts regular program and site audits to ensure safe environments, quality program delivery, appropriate supervision, and adherence to established program schedules and standards.
• Ensures staff understand and consistently follow applicable safety, supervision, licensing, and program requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to improve program quality and safety and recommends and implements appropriate corrective actions or program changes.

• Develops and manages budgets for assigned program areas and monitors revenue and expenses to support established…