Youth Development Site Director - Kersey Creek Elementary School

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a positive role model to plan programming, oversee center management and supervise children at our afterschool child care site at Kersey Creek Elementary School

DUTIES

Responsibilities include program planning and administration, supervision of school age children, and day to day operations of child care center. Specific duties include interacting and building relationships with children and families; facilitating positive communications between the Y, program participants and school officials; supervising on-site staff; designing, planning and implementing age appropriate developmental activities and programs; ensuring that child care licensing standards and association quality standards are adhered to; maintaining and monitoring site and equipment; supporting all branch youth development programs with food and supply procurement; and attending and leading child care trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess a minimum of one year of supervisory programmatic youth development experience. A degree in a related field is preferred, and candidates MUST be able to meet the Virginia Department of Social Services' requirements for Program Directors.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, youth and families. Energy, initiative, and creativity are desired, as well as budgeting and program administration experience. Candidates must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license in good standing and be at least 21 years of age. CPR, First Aid and MAT certifications required within 90 days of employment.

The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent.

We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.