Y Learning Center Director (Afterschool)

YMCA Detroit • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Y Learning Center Program Director provides direct oversight of assigned Y Learning Center sites in Metro Detroit, specifically those serving Farmington Public Schools. The role focuses on delivering high-quality programs that comply with State of Michigan Child Care Licensing requirements and YMCA guidelines and best practices. The director oversees before- and afterschool sites and before- and after-care for Day Camp programs, while working with the Executive Director of Afterschool to support high-quality curriculum and programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Education, Physical Education, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services, or Youth Development.
• Two years of experience working in a recreational, educational, or childcare setting.
• Experience in administration, including personnel management, budget development and control, supervision, curriculum, and program planning.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and supervise assigned before- and afterschool Y Learning Center sites.
• Ensure sites are appropriately staffed and operate according to licensing requirements.
• Manage before- and after-care for Day Camp programs.
• Work with the Executive Director of Afterschool to implement curriculum content and ensure high-quality programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Review and evaluate staff performance, and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develop, manage, and control budgets; keep programs within budget and ensure program fees are collected.
• Work with branch leadership and school personnel to build community relationships and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, YMCA program standards, and safety procedures.
• Provide for the upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with state licensing agencies, school administrators, parent groups, and other relevant organizations and agencies.
• Respond to agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and children in the programs.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Free family membership and discounted access to programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Account.

What This Job Offers

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