YMCA Alexandria - Program Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

YMCA Alexandria - Program Director Are you a strong and experience youth development professional who has passion for working with children? Then the Y is the place for you. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Advance your career and make a difference by joining the Y! Position: School Age & Summer Camp Program Director Salary: $50,00.00 - $52,000.00 The YMCA Alexandria is currently seeking an experience professional to join our team as the School Age & Summer Camp Program Director. Our ideal candidate is able to maintain high expectations while also ensuring a fun, and positive environment daily! The School Age and Summer Camp Program Director oversees the overall operation of the School Age/Summer Camp program site(s), including curriculum development and delivery, and health and safety of the children. Some of the exciting things you will do as the School Age & Summer Camp Program Director: The Program Director will manage the daily operations of the afterschool sites during the school year and the day camp programs during the summer. Establishes relationships with individual children and families and being responsive to their needs. Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes. Provides assistance to staff in developing the curriculum that is fortified with meaningful experiences while meeting the needs and interests of the group and individual child. Interview and hire qualified staff. Supervise and provide appropriate orientation and training for staff support and career development. Qualifications and Skills: We seek a leader with values that align with the Y’s mission: A graduate degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience; OR bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience; Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschool/school age children in a licensed child care center.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Must have a solid grasp of budget development, income production, and expense control.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and committed to working within a diverse population.
• A graduate degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience; OR bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschool/school age children in a licensed child care center.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the afterschool sites during the school year and the day camp programs during the summer.
• Establishes relationships with individual children and families and being responsive to their needs.
• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.
• Provides assistance to staff in developing the curriculum that is fortified with meaningful experiences while meeting the needs and interests of the group and individual child.
• Interview and hire qualified staff.
• Supervise and provide appropriate orientation and training for staff support and career development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive plans to ensure you and your family can receive the care you need.
• Wellness Programs: Y membership for you and your family to support your physical and mental health.
• Retirement Plans to Secure your Financial Future: The Y will contribute 10% of your salary into the Y’s retirement savings plan. You also have the option to make additional contributions to the Y’s 403(b) and ROTH plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Opportunities for flexible scheduling.
• Training and Development: Access to professional development programs, workshops, and certifications.
• Inclusive Environment: A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring all employees feel valued.
• Engaging Work: Meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees