Youth Development Director of Licensing and Compliance

The Youth Development Director of Licensing and Compliance reports directly to the VP of Youth Development and provides leadership, oversight, supervision, and administration for all licensed childcare and feeding programs of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg across Spartanburg County, South Carolina and Polk County, North Carolina. This position ensures all programs consistently meet or exceed local, state, and federal licensing and compliance standards, including South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS), North Carolina childcare licensing requirements, CACFP, SFSP, and additional food outreach initiatives. The Director oversees compliance systems, audits, reporting, staff training, policy implementation, and operational readiness for both new and existing program sites. The Youth Development Director of Licensing and Compliance serves as a key leader within the Youth Development service line and works collaboratively with YMCA leadership, school districts, community partners, regulatory agencies, and program staff to ensure safe, high-quality, and mission-driven programs that strengthen youth and families throughout the communities served.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business administration, education, nonprofit management, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. Two or more years of management and leadership experience, preferably in YMCA, childcare, nonprofit, youth development, or licensed program administration settings. Experience with childcare licensing regulations, compliance administration, food program management, or regulatory oversight preferred. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, program administration, budgeting, operational leadership, and risk management. Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and program locations in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg. YMCA Team Leader certification preferred or obtained within two years of hire.