Child & Youth Development DirectorAt — YMCA of Orange County

The YMCA of Orange County is looking for a FULL-TIME Child and Youth Development Director.

Responsible for the overall leadership of a specific licensed child care site including staff recruitment, hiring and supervision, daily schedule and curriculum, marketing and enrollment, parent and school relations, facility maintenance, risk management, fiscal accounting, and licensing compliance. Child Care Directors will maintain a minimum headcount of 56 FTE and supervise a minimum of 2 FTE staff.

Responsibilities/Duties:
Plan, prepare, supervise, implement, and evaluate programs.
Ensure the safety of children and staff.
Develop and manage operating budget per enrollment.
Plan, supervise, and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophies of the YMCA.
Maintain a licensed program in accordance with Title XXII regulations and the YMCA of Orange Standard Operating Procedures.
Assist, when needed, in the direct supervision of children in order to maintain mandated ratios.
Responsible for recruitment, interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training for paid and volunteer staff.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of all staff and volunteers at the Child Care Site
Implement staff meetings and trainings.
Maintain positive parent-staff and community-school relationships.
Organize and maintain Parent Advisory Committee and fund raisers.
Responsible for program promotion, customer service management, and tours the program to visitors.
Manage and supervise the family billing process to ensure billings are accurate and fees are collected timely.
Maintain the arrangement, appearance and learning environment of the Child Care Site.
Attend classes and/or trainings to stay current on Child Care issues.
Follow and enforce safety regulations and other YMCA and School policies, procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

 Training:

EMSA First Aid & EMSA CPR Certification
New Employee Orientation
Mandated Reporter
Child Abuse Prevention
Anti-Harassment in the workplace
Safety in Afterschool
Child Guidance and Behavior Management

Learning outcome:

Develop Leadership and Program Management Skills
Goal: The intern will gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational and strategic responsibilities of a director, including overseeing staff, managing resources, and ensuring the program runs smoothly.

Enhance Staff Supervision and Team Development Abilities
Goal: The intern will practice supervising and mentoring staff, developing skills to manage diverse teams, provide feedback, and create a supportive work environment.

Strengthen Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Goal: The intern will engage with key stakeholders such as parents, community partners, local businesses, and school officials to ensure the program meets community needs and fosters collaboration.