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Join a team that’s shaping the next generation.
At the YMCA, we’re more than a childcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you’re enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers the chance to inspire children every day while building meaningful relationships with families and fellow staff.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Development Leader, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our before/after-school and day camp programs. You’ll help create a safe, fun, and enriching environment where youth feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.
Your Impact
- Champion Safety & Supervision: Keep children safe, engaged, and accounted for at all times. You’ll monitor activities, conduct headcounts, and respond confidently to any situation using YMCA policies and training.
- Guide Positive Behavior: Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment by using positive behavior-management techniques that help children grow socially and emotionally.
- Lead Fun & Meaningful Activities: Bring the YMCA curriculum to life through games, projects, and hands-on learning. You’ll adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of every child.
- Model YMCA Values: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith in everything you do. You’ll be a role model that children look up to.
- Support Daily Operations: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.
- Build Strong Relationships: Connect with children, families, school staff, and your YMCA team to create a positive, collaborative community.
- Protect Youth: Follow all child-protection policies, ensure proper sign-in/out procedures, and maintain vigilant supervision of all program areas.
What You Bring
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience working with youth in a licensed facility, school, church, or similar setting
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to pass state/local background checks and fingerprinting
- TB test and any required immunizations per state/local guidelines
Skills That Help You Shine
- Clear, positive communication
- Ability to engage groups of youth
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving
- Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence
- Team-oriented mindset
- Desire to grow and help others grow
Physical & Work Environment Expectations
This is an active, hands-on role. You’ll be moving, playing, leading activities, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to weather, noise, and the joyful chaos of youth programs.
Day Camp roles will include outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Typical Schedule
Before/After School Program: Part-time, Monday–Friday, typically 2:30 pm–6:30 pm (aligned with ISD calendar). Occasional Saturdays.
Day Camp Program: Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–6:30 pm with multiple shift options (aligned with ISD breaks). Occasional Saturdays.
Participation in family nights, staff meetings, and trainings is required with advance notice.
Why the YMCA
When you join the YMCA, you join a mission-driven community that invests in your growth. You’ll gain leadership experience, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow, this is where you belong.
Benefits of Working at the YMCA
- Free YMCA Membership
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Paid training and professional development
- Leadership growth pathways within youth development and beyond
- A supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.
Join a team that’s shaping the next generation.
At the YMCA, we’re more than a childcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to helping young people grow, learn, and thrive. If you’re enthusiastic, responsible, and ready to make a real impact, this role offers the chance to inspire children every day while building meaningful relationships with families and fellow staff.
What You’ll Do
As a Youth Development Leader, you’ll bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our before/after-school and day camp programs. You’ll help create a safe, fun, and enriching environment where youth feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.
Your Impact
- Champion Safety & Supervision: Keep children safe, engaged, and accounted for at all times. You’ll monitor activities, conduct headcounts, and respond confidently to any situation using YMCA policies and training.
- Guide Positive Behavior: Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment by using positive behavior-management techniques that help children grow socially and emotionally.
- Lead Fun & Meaningful Activities: Bring the YMCA curriculum to life through games, projects, and hands-on learning. You’ll adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of every child.
- Model YMCA Values: Demonstrate honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith in everything you do. You’ll be a role model that children look up to.
- Support Daily Operations: Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe program space that meets YMCA and state licensing standards.
- Build Strong Relationships: Connect with children, families, school staff, and your YMCA team to create a positive, collaborative community.
- Protect Youth: Follow all child-protection policies, ensure proper sign-in/out procedures, and maintain vigilant supervision of all program areas.
What You Bring
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Six months of experience working with youth in a licensed facility, school, church, or similar setting
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to plan and lead age-appropriate activities
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to pass state/local background checks and fingerprinting
- TB test and any required immunizations per state/local guidelines
Skills That Help You Shine
- Clear, positive communication
- Ability to engage groups of youth
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving
- Commitment to inclusion and cultural competence
- Team-oriented mindset
- Desire to grow and help others grow
Physical & Work Environment Expectations
This is an active, hands-on role. You’ll be moving, playing, leading activities, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to weather, noise, and the joyful chaos of youth programs.
Day Camp roles will include outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and extended periods of standing or walking.
Typical Schedule
Before/After School Program: Part-time, Monday–Friday, typically 2:30 pm–6:30 pm (aligned with ISD calendar). Occasional Saturdays.
Day Camp Program: Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–6:30 pm with multiple shift options (aligned with ISD breaks). Occasional Saturdays.
Participation in family nights, staff meetings, and trainings is required with advance notice.
Why the YMCA
When you join the YMCA, you join a mission-driven community that invests in your growth. You’ll gain leadership experience, professional development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow, this is where you belong.
Benefits of Working at the YMCA
- Free YMCA Membership
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Paid training and professional development
- Leadership growth pathways within youth development and beyond
- A supportive, mission-driven team environment
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact on the community and families
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Thomas & Hutton17
- GPD13
- Fitch Irick9
- PARKHILL7
- Horrocks5
Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Food & Beverage
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, or a related field
- Experience managing site selection, due diligence, and entitlement processes from start to finish
- Proficiency with GIS platforms, AutoCAD, or site planning software
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across different geographies
- Strong working knowledge of local zoning laws, permitting requirements, and environmental regulations
- Experience coordinating with municipal agencies, utility providers, and third-party consultants
Tips for Your Site Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Site development managers are evaluated on the complexity and scale of projects they've overseen. Quantify your work by describing site counts, acreage, or project timelines rather than listing generic duties. Hiring teams want to see the actual footprint you managed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists site development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight entitlement and permitting experience
Many job descriptions for this role prioritize experience navigating zoning approvals, environmental reviews, and municipal permitting. Call out specific jurisdictions or regulatory bodies you've worked with, since that local process knowledge is hard to replicate and directly relevant.
Match your application to the industry vertical
Site development looks different in telecom tower builds versus retail ground-up construction versus solar energy projects. Read the job description carefully and mirror the vocabulary of that vertical in your resume and cover letter, since reviewers notice mismatches quickly.
Prepare a site portfolio before interviews
Bring a concise portfolio of two or three completed sites, including before-and-after photos, a summary of entitlement challenges, and your specific role. Interviewers in this field respond strongly to concrete, visual evidence of project delivery rather than abstract descriptions.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting
Site development manager roles frequently require travel or relocation to active markets. Confirm whether the company offers relocation assistance, temporary housing, or a car allowance before you accept, since these terms vary widely and are almost always negotiable at the offer stage.
Site Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most site development managers?
The companies hiring the most site development managers right now include Thomas & Hutton, GPD, and Fitch Irick, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest among national retailers, wireless carriers, and renewable energy developers actively expanding their physical footprints.
How many site development manager jobs are remote?
About 29% of site development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-based nature of most site development work. Sub-specializations focused on entitlement coordination, vendor management, and project reporting tend to allow more remote flexibility than roles requiring regular site visits or municipal hearings.
How do you become a site development manager?
Most site development managers start in a related field such as civil engineering, urban planning, real estate, or construction project management, then move into site-focused roles handling due diligence or permitting. Building direct experience with entitlement processes, zoning applications, and cross-functional project coordination is the most reliable path to a manager-level role. Earning credentials in project management or pursuing a master's in urban planning can accelerate the transition.
Can I get a site development manager job without direct experience?
Moving into a site development manager role without direct experience is possible if you have strong adjacent experience in civil engineering, construction coordination, real estate acquisitions, or municipal planning. Employers often consider candidates who can demonstrate they've managed entitlement workflows, worked with local planning departments, or coordinated multi-party projects, even if the job title on their resume was different.
What does the site development manager interview process look like?
The interview process for site development manager roles typically includes an initial screening call focused on project history and industry background, followed by one or two rounds with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders such as construction, real estate, or operations leads. Candidates are often asked to walk through a specific project from site identification through entitlement, and some employers include a case study or scenario exercise involving a challenging permitting or zoning situation.
Where can I find and apply to site development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to site development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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