Youth Development Center Coordinator - CECLA

Job Description

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is looking for a positive, enthusiastic full-time Youth Development Center Coordinator to plan programming, oversee center management and supervise pre-k children for our before and after-school child care program at the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy.

Responsibilities include program planning and administration, supervision of pre-k aged 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; and attending and leading child care trainings.

Qualifications:

• Experience with supervising staff, budgeting and program administration
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Candidates must meet Virginia DOE licensing requirements: college-level coursework in a related field or CDA required.
• Minimum age is 21.
• Candidates must be responsible, enthusiastic, and able to direct children and staff in a positive way.
• Experience in leading groups of youth.

WHO WE ARE

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is committed to access, inclusion and engagement for all. At the Y we recognize, appreciate and value all dimensions of diversity and the ways that our communities are unique. We seek to engage and connect diverse populations in a welcoming environment focused on building bridges towards empathy and equity. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, with Flex Spending & HSA Options
• YMCA Retirement Fund: 12% employer-paid retirement contribution (once vested)
• Generous paid time off
• Pretax program for health, dental, vision and child care (DCAP)
• Excellent training, development and career opportunities
• Free family metro Y membership with access to YMCA activities, classes and programs
• Free programs, including school-age child care and camp (excludes outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings)
• Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials and optional wellness activities.
• Life & long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program
• Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance & legal resources program

Salary : Starting salary is $43,000 per year based on experience and qualifications