Executive Director Youth Development

This position, as top administrative staff for childcare and youth programs, is responsible for day-to-day general administration of early childhood and school-age services. Duties include supervision and coaching of over 100 staff, managing a $4.5M+ budget, income generation, program development, policy compliance, quality control, community partnerships, long-range planning, and facility oversight. The Executive Director ensures compliance with state licensing requirements, child safety protocols, and YMCA standards while advancing the Association’s mission.

• Ensure compliance with all state and county childcare licensing regulations (Title 22/Title 5) and YMCA standards. Develop, implement, and enforce written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including Lost Child Procedures, supervision ratios, safety drills, and staff training requirements.
• Direct and administer total operations including execution of policies, procedures, and staffing. Evaluate program effectiveness, staff performance, and overall program safety.
• Develop and maintain a structured staff training program (orientation, ongoing, and annual refreshers) with documented completion tracking for CPR, First Aid, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance for over 100 employees across multiple program sites. Provide clear performance expectations, feedback, and annual reviews.
• Prepare, administer, and forecast budgets. Submit monthly variance reports, corrective action plans when needed, and ensure fiscal accountability and sustainability of all programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with school boards, superintendents, licensing agencies, parents, and community partners. Respond promptly to inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure facilities and program environments are safe, well-maintained, and meet YMCA standards.
• Represent and promote the YMCA’s youth programs in the community, advancing mission and strategic goals.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, childcare, or education.
• At least 5 years in a senior or executive role managing multi-site operations and large teams (50+ staff).
• Create success in policy development, compliance management, and implementation of SOPs.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets ($2M+) with strong financial forecasting and reporting.
• Experience working with school districts, state licensing agencies, and community partners.

- Previous non-profit industry experience
- Experience managing large budgets over over $5M+
- Having previous relationships of school districts they can include in future programs

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.