Director of Youth and Family Recreation

The Director leads The Alaska Club's programs and departments on the protection of youth. The Director provides development, facilitation, monitoring, revision, and oversight of policies, protocols, training, and compliance-related activities to assist The Alaska Club's youth-related departments, programs, activities, and events in providing a safe and healthy environment for participants. The Director works closely with The Alaska Club's executive team for policy development, implementation, and compliance across all youth-related programs and departments. The Director serves as The Alaska Club's point-of-contact and subject matter expert for establishing and maintaining best practices in the protection of youth-related in all facilities and programs. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and disseminate approved youth protection policies, procedures, and programs. Serve as liaison with all departments affiliated with youth in ensuring compliance with youth protection policies and procedures. Manage all communication and materials The Alaska Club's youth protection initiatives. Develop and oversee youth protection training for relevant employees and staff. Coordinate and monitor youth programs, activities, and events to ensure compliance with youth protection policies and procedures, including conducting on-site evaluations. Manage the investigation and resolution of complaints and reports of youth protection policy violations, including coordinating with The Alaska Club's executive team and law enforcement as appropriate. Maintain and audit youth program registration and background check materials. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting youth protection in youth programs. Perform related duties as required. The Director of Youth and Family Recreation must have the following qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have at least 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood development, child development, child psychology, or the equivalent, or hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Montessori Certificate. Must have an understanding of the development of children. Must have the ability to care for children; Must have the skills to work with: Children; Family members; Department staff; Community agencies; and, if applicable Staff of the child care facility. Must have the skills necessary to handle finances and plan and evaluate programs. Must have reliable transportation to commute between East, Eagle River, and Wasilla locations Job Posted by ApplicantPro