Senior Program Director -ChildWatch

YMCA of Central Texas • Cedar Park, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Central Texas is seeking a talented and creative individual to join our team of passionate professionals as the Senior Program Director in charge of ChildWatch in Cedar Park, TX at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA. The YMCA of Central Texas operates programs that provide high energy, skill building activities creating memories that last a lifetime. The more we grow, the more we can give back to the community. Under the direction of the Twin Lakes Family YMCA Associate Director, the Senior Program Director will oversee the success of the Twin Lakes Family YMCA Childwatch Department, Campus Birthday Parties, and Branch communications with marketing.

Requirements

• Prefer a bachelor's degree in business management, a related field or equivalent experience
• Highly motivated, organized, personable, enthusiastic displaying leadership abilities.
• Five or more years of experience in supervising or directing programs as a program and/or center director preferred
• Serve as a leader in the Annual Giving campaign and other fundraising initiatives
• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility; implement character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of Center operations
• Must be able to pass background and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred
• Are adaptable, flexible, and enjoy variety in your work environment including periodic weekends and non-business hour workdays

Responsibilities

• ChildWatch Program Growth – Increase ChildWatch participation from 5,228 participants in 2026 to 5,250 in 2027 and 5,370 participants by 2028.
• Birthday Party Program Growth – Expand Sky Trail birthday parties with 353 parties in 2026 and continued annual growth in 2027 and 2028. Increase branch birthday parties from 64 events in 2026 to 120 events annually.
• Budget Management – Meet department revenue, net, payroll ratio, and surplus goals.
• Campus Marketing & Events – Collaborate with branch departments to submit newsletter information within association marketing guidelines, support planning and execution of special events, cross-promote YMCA programs between branches, and support Community Impact Committee goals and initiatives.
• Staff Leadership – Recruit, train, supervise, and develop quality staff and volunteer leaders.
• ChildWatch and birthday party program oversight
• Staff supervision, hiring, training, coaching, and ensuring safe operations
• Working with Core Groups to determine best practices and ensure standards are met
• Managing balanced budgets and planned program growth
• Supporting branch special events, newsletter submissions, and association marketing initiatives
• Cross-promoting YMCA programs and events between departments and branches
• Director on Duty responsibilities as assigned
• Supporting Strong Kids Campaign and fundraising initiatives
• Staff training and leadership development

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision options
• LTD/Life Insurance
• Paid-time off for Vacation, Sick and Holiday
• Tuition Assistance
• Family Membership to YMCAs in Central Texas
• discount for Child Care programming
• 12% company paid Retirement after two years of full-time service and meeting vesting rules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior