Out of School Time Director (multiple sites)

Community YMCA•Springfield Township, PA

4d•$41,600 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating a safe, fun, and enriching environment for kids? As our Out of School Time Director, you’ll be the captain of after-school and camp adventures — guiding a team, planning activities, and making every child’s day brighter. If you're a natural leader with a big heart and boundless energy, we want you!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
Minimum 2 years (2500 hours) documented child care related experience.
Minimum age of 21.
Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid within 15 days of hire.
Completion of required trainings.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Nice To Haves

One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs.

Responsibilities

Managing, directing and coordinating the Out of School Time programs.
Ensuring high quality programs and establishing new program activities.
Expanding program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
Managing and implementing Keystone STARS, DHS, and CYEDC requirements.
Recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and directing personnel and volunteers as needed.
Reviewing and evaluating staff performance.
Developing strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Developing, managing, and controlling budgets related to the position.
Ensuring program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
Supporting and budgeting for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.
Providing and teaching strong classroom management skills as you continue to treat each child with respect.
Visiting classrooms regularly to provide support, visibility and ensure programs are at functioning at high quality levels.
Assuring compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas.
Ensuring that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
Providing for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensuring the physical environment supports healthy living.
Developing and maintaining relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
Responding to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Providing staff leadership for annual fund-raising campaign and committees as assigned.
Maintaining proper records/department files.
Organizing special events for parents.
Assisting in YMCA fund raising activities.
Compiling program statistics.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Performing any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.