Y Learning Center Director (Afterschool)

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Y Learning Center Program Director oversees assigned Y Learning Center sites in Metro Detroit, specifically those serving Farmington Public Schools. The role focuses on providing high-quality before- and afterschool programs that meet State of Michigan child care licensing requirements and YMCA guidelines and best practices. The Director also manages before- and aftercare for Day Camp programs and works with the Executive Director of Afterschool to implement curriculum.

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, and 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, ensuring appropriate staffing and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Manage before- and aftercare for Day Camp programs.
• Work with the Executive Director of Afterschool to implement curriculum that supports high-quality programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers; review and evaluate staff performance; and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develop, manage, and control budgets; ensure programs operate within budget and collect program fees.
• 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 the state licensing agency, school administration, parent groups, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
• Respond promptly to agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints.
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and children in programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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