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Youth Achievement Director (Full Time w/ Benefits)

Metropolitan Office, 512 Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

Posted Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:59 AM

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day. We are a leading non‑profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Under the direction of branch and association leadership, the Youth Achievement Director provides leadership and oversight for licensed after school and summer youth programs across multiple sites. This role ensures children experience safe, high‑quality, engaging environments where they feel supported, excited to learn, and connected to caring adults.

The Youth Achievement Director is responsible for curriculum execution, licensing compliance, staff readiness, family and school relationships, and day‑to‑day operational systems. Through consistent site presence, coaching, and strong partnerships, this leader ensures excellence, compliance, and long‑term sustainability across all youth achievement programs.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day. We are cause‑driven. We don’t just show up—we show up with purpose. As a cause‑driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants
• Nurturing – Care for, support, and help develop youth and staff through encouragement
• Hopeful – Take an optimistic view of future outcomes for every child
• Determined – Devote full energy and focus to advancing the YMCA’s mission
• Genuine – Build honest, respectful relationships with families, schools, and partners

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, youth development, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Three to five years of experience in youth programming, preferably in licensed or school‑based settings.

Supervisory experience required, including hiring, training, and coaching staff.

Working knowledge of HHS licensing standards strongly preferred.

Experience with enrollment and attendance systems (Daxko preferred).

Strong organizational, communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends.

CPR/First Aid certifications may be required.

Oversees high‑quality, licensed after school and summer programs that align with YMCA youth development goals and HHS licensing standards.

Implements and supports curriculum across multiple sites, ensuring daily schedules balance academic support, enrichment, physical activity, and play.

Adjusts programming to meet seasonal, site‑specific, and developmental needs of youth.

Conducts regular site visits and walkthroughs to observe program quality, safety, supervision, and engagement; documents observations and provides real‑time coaching and follow‑up support.

Ensures programs are audit‑ready at all times by maintaining accurate licensing documentation, staff files, and compliance records across all sites.

Recruits, hires, onboards, trains, schedules, and supports after school and summer staff in alignment with YMCA values, licensing requirements, and program expectations.

Builds a strong staff culture through coaching, communication, accountability, and consistent performance feedback.

Creates weekly staff schedules, approves timecards, and ensures accurate payroll processing for assigned staff.

Serves as the primary point of contact for families; maintains timely, professional communication and responds thoughtfully to questions, concerns, and feedback.

Plans and hosts family engagement events that promote inclusion, celebrate youth participation, and strengthen program retention.

Builds and maintains strong relationships with school principals, front office staff, and district partners through regular…