YMCA of San Diego County
Location
Encinitas, California
Salary
$71,622 - $85,946 / DAY
The Youth Leader is responsible for the direct supervision, planning, and implementation of expanded learning program activities for students. They collaborate with families and school personnel to provide academic support and enrichment activities that promote student leadership and achievement.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and either 48 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing score on a proficiency exam. Required certifications include CPR/AED and First Aid, along with a negative TB test and fingerprinting clearance.
Overview This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and administering a designated program at an assigned branch. The Youth Development Program Director II is responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, and developing assigned team. The Youth Development Program Director II oversees the engagement and recruitment of volunteers for the program. For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule Location: Magdalena Eck Family YMCA Monday - Friday, occasional weekends for events
Directs and supervises assigned program and program activities to meet Y objectives Provide leadership for the development and operation of assigned program area Develops and prepares department budget for assigned programs. Controls and accounts for the expenditure of funds in accordance with the approved budget Makes recommendations to branch leadership regarding program development and budget for assigned program Expands programming within the community in accordance with operating plans Increase program revenue, participants and expand program development Assists in the marketing and distribution of assigned program information Effectively lead department/program team and program volunteers Provide timely and consistent communication to staff, volunteers and members Responsible for department/program hiring, selection, evaluation, training and coaching assigned team and program volunteers Implement standards for providing the highest level of safety for all program participants Provide excellent customer service to members and staff team Actively involved in all branch fundraising events and activities Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and repetitive hand motion is required Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office equipment Visual & auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience required 5+ years’ experience in managing or implementing programs/departments 2+ years' of supervisory experience required for a team of two or larger 2+ years’ experience with program development and program operations Experience in implementing administrative and safety standards Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
Market context
In California, Youth Development Program Director II roles are often sought in communities that rely on structured after-school and enrichment programs, so openings can draw interest from candidates with youth services and site leadership experience. This role is competitive because it combines program oversight with clear entry requirements, including education, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, TB clearance, and fingerprinting. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the listed requirements and review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original description.
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