Youth Development Director Camp- Western Ymca Family Location

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

Benefits & Perks:

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: $50,000- $55,000 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

Licensing & Compliance

• Ensure annual licensure of all program sites, consistently meeting Delaware State Licensing regulations.
• Oversee all required physical inspections, life safety standards, child and staff files, ASQs (Ages & Stages Questionnaires), and other compliance documentation.
• Maintain compliance with state and local codes, laws, and regulations relevant to early childhood education.

Program Management & Curriculum

• Direct, manage, and coordinate all early childhood education programs for assigned sites.
• Implement curriculum and assessments; review and approve lesson plans.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Ensure ADA requirements, inclusivity, and best practices are consistently maintained in the early education setting.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Support the Senior Youth Director and collaborate with Youth Development leadership.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise personnel and volunteers.
• Provide professional development opportunities, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Operations & Administration

• Manage curriculum supplies and equipment within budgetary guidelines.
• Partner with the Registrar and/or Business Manager to coordinate new registrations, ProCare system updates, transitions, terminations, Purchase of Care (POC)/Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP) subsidies, and billing issues.

Quality & Accreditation

• Maintain progress and compliance with Delaware Stars quality rating system.
• Ensure ongoing standards for NAEYC Accreditation are achieved and sustained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience in an early childhood or youth development setting.
• Knowledge of Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) regulations, Delaware Stars, and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ProCare or similar childcare management systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or related field (master's preferred).

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.