The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a passionate, cause-driven Executive Director of Youth Development.

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a passionate, cause-driven Executive Director of Youth Development to provide leadership to the before and after-school programming and summer camp in Richmond and Petersburg, as well as our Early Learning Programs. We strive to provide high-quality programming along with wrap-around services. Our enrichment programs are exciting, challenging, and rewarding in serving our community.

Qualifications

The Director should be enthusiastic, motivated to create high-quality programs, and committed to the YMCA mission. A four-year degree in a related field is required. At least five years of related experience is essential, with at least three years in a supervisory role. Strong relationship-building, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary. The ability to plan, develop, organize, manage, prioritize, and administer tasks is essential. Previous academic enrichment experience, budgeting, computer proficiency, and administrative skills are required.

Essential Functions

The Executive Director will oversee multiple programs, planning, and administration for the YMCA's before/after school and camp programs, ensuring program quality, and modeling and maintaining a positive regional culture.

Ensure licensing compliance for assigned sites and maintain a system of records to meet requirements.

Supervise Youth Development Service Delivery Directors, including hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, providing feedback, leading meetings, and ensuring that required certifications are maintained.

Visit sites often to assess quality, record, and report on progress.

Lead sites in collecting required data.

Focus will be on staff development: disseminating best practices and providing ongoing coaching and mentoring.

Develop and foster relationships with the administration for current school sites and potential new sites.

Develop and manage budget, including timely and accurate forecasting and analysis.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

The Director should be enthusiastic, motivated to create high-quality programs, and committed to the YMCA mission. A four-year degree in a related field is required. At least five years of related experience is essential, with at least three years in a supervisory role. Strong relationship-building, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are necessary. The ability to plan, develop, organize, manage, prioritize, and administer tasks is essential. Previous academic enrichment experience, budgeting, computer proficiency, and administrative skills are required.