Site Director

The Granite YMCA•Portsmouth, NH
•Onsite

About The Position

The Granite YMCA is seeking a Site Director to lead its Aftercare program at Camp Gundalow in Greenland, New Hampshire. The Site Director oversees daily program operations, leads staff, and ensures compliance with YMCA standards and New Hampshire state licensing requirements. This 30-hour-per-week role works Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and supports school-year and extended-day programs. The role involves creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children, fostering YMCA core values and character development, and maintaining relationships with families and school partners. The Site Director collaborates with the Program Director on program quality, compliance, and communication, and supports vacation camps, snow days, and family engagement events.

Requirements

  • Must meet State of New Hampshire licensing requirements for a School Age Childcare Site Director.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, or willingness to obtain them.
  • Experience in youth development, childcare, or school-age programming.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead staff and manage a dynamic program environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate program aligned with YMCA standards and New Hampshire licensing.
  • Oversee daily operations, including youth supervision, attendance, behavior management, and activity implementation.
  • Foster an environment that promotes YMCA core values and character development.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with families and school partners.
  • Supervise and support Group Leaders and Assistant Group Leaders as the on-site leader.
  • Collaborate with the Program Director to maintain program quality, compliance, and communication.
  • Plan weekly schedules, curriculum, and activities; manage supplies and site organization.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and alignment with school policies, YMCA procedures, and Childcare Licensing standards.
  • Support extended programming, including vacation camps, snow days, and family engagement events.

Benefits

  • Free Family YMCA membership
  • Paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the YMCA
  • Up to 50% discount on YMCA programs, childcare, and more
  • Paid Time Off, starting at 26 days per year for full-time staff
  • Tuition discounts to some New Hampshire and online schools
  • Flexible scheduling across school-year and extended-day programs
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