Sr. Youth Development Director Bear-Glasgow YMCA Family

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: $64,000 – $76,000 per year. Final compensation is based on factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall development, implementation, promotion of programs and leadership of day-to-day operations of high-quality Early Childhood, BASE, Summer Day Camp, Youth Sports and Kids Club Programs.


• Oversee the coordination and marketing of special events and activities associated with these programs.


• Develops, implements, and manages all financials for assigned childcare program areas to ensure programs are meeting or exceeding budgetary goals.


• Hires, trains, schedules, supervises and reviews childcare staff associated with assigned childcare programming. Maintains staff files and all documentation as required by Licensing and the YMCA.


• Actively participates in advocacy initiatives and partners with community leaders, state partners, and stakeholders in the early childhood and youth development / education community to increase awareness, impact and educational outcomes for children.


• Ensures compliance with all YMCA policies and procedures, State and Local laws, and rules and regulations as it pertains to program operations and business licenses.


• Participates in all required leadership meetings and other branch duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualifications as an Administrator for assigned program(s) through the Office of Child Care Licensing.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community


• Two or more years of program management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills


• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in early childhood education, elementary education, human services, social services, recreation, or equivalent.


• Experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency specializing in youth development.

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.