Sr. Program Director - Camp and Homeschool

YMCA of Central Texas • Round Rock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Program Director oversees the Camp and Homeschool departments for the YMCA of Central Texas in Round Rock, Texas, under the direction of the Camp Associate Executive Director and the Chief Marketing Officer. The role leads program operations, staff, curriculum, safety, enrollment, budgets, and quality improvement to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.

For Camp Round Rock, the director oversees day camp, school-year camp, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, Days Out of School, and special events. Responsibilities include developing seasonal programming, themes, schedules, and curriculum; maintaining compliance with YMCA standards, licensing, safety, and risk-management requirements; managing daily operations and participant experiences; and coordinating communications, facilities, supplies, equipment, transportation, and logistics.

For Homeschool Programs, the director oversees programming at Camp Round Rock, Mark Dietz Program Center, and Camp Twin Lakes. The position develops curriculum, lesson plans, activity guides, project-based learning experiences, and curriculum standards; plans staffing and schedules; and grows participation through new classes, workshops, and specialty offerings.

The director recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff; monitors enrollment, payroll, budgets, and operations; supports partnerships and branch engagement; contributes to marketing and fundraising; and provides hands-on program support as needed. The role includes Director on Duty coverage in night and weekend rotations, periodic weekends, and workdays outside regular business hours.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in youth programs, camps, recreation, education, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, curriculum development, program management, budgeting, and operational leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead diverse teams while fostering a positive, mission-driven culture.
• Maintain current YMCA-approved CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Complete all YMCA-required trainings and risk-management certifications.
• Obtain and maintain YMCA-approved Sky Trail Facilitation Certification.
• Obtain and maintain YMCA-approved High Ropes Course Facilitation Certification.
• Obtain and maintain YMCA-approved Archery Range Instructor Certification.
• Adaptability and flexibility, including willingness to work periodic weekends and non-business-hour workdays.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Education, Youth Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee Camp Round Rock Day Camp, Spring Break Camp, Winter Break Camp, Days Out of School, and special events.
• Develop seasonal camp programming, themes, schedules, and curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA standards, licensing requirements, safety procedures, and risk-management policies.
• Lead daily camp operations and maintain high-quality participant experiences.
• Manage parent communications, participant concerns, and customer service standards.
• Coordinate facility usage, supplies, equipment, transportation needs, and program logistics.
• Direct and oversee Homeschool Programs at Camp Round Rock, Mark Dietz Program Center, and Camp Twin Lakes.
• Develop homeschool and specialty-program curriculum, lesson plans, activity guides, project-based learning experiences, and curriculum standards.
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate schedules, coverage, instructor assignments, supplies, and substitute staffing.
• Expand programming through new classes, workshops, and specialty offerings to increase participation and support branch growth.
• Manage, direct, and supervise camp and homeschool activities to meet community needs and YMCA objectives.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Support community partnerships and branch engagement initiatives.
• Evaluate and monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements to strengthen participant retention and program growth.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to instructional staff to ensure quality program delivery.
• Monitor and assist with department enrollment, payroll, budgets, and operational performance.
• Perform hands-on duties as needed.
• Assist with marketing and distribution of program information.
• Work with Core Groups to determine best practices and ensure standards are met.
• Lead staff training and development.
• Serve in Director on Duty night and weekend rotations.
• Serve as a leader in the Annual Giving campaign and other fundraising initiatives.
• Model YMCA core values and implement character development and those values across programs and Center operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• LTD and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Tuition assistance.
• Family membership to YMCAs in Central Texas.
• Program discounts, including Child Care.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed