Afterschool and Day Camp Program Director, Frisco

Job Description

We are hiring a full time Leadership Position working as a Program Director for our Childcare Division (Afterschool / Day Camp) at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

In this position, you will build relationships with school administration, parents, and a team of part-time staff who lead daily activities with children, keep kids safe, and contribute to high-quality Afterschool programming.

A Program Director leads a team of part time staff who manages the daily operations of between 5 to 10 afterschool program sites (depending on position / territory) and up to 3-day camp programs, ensuring that all sites meet licensing requirements, and deliver great customer service to School Hosts, Families, branch connections, and community at large.

A Childcare Program Director will be a Leader and Role model to their team in the values aligned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas : Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.

Directors ensure that all staff are properly onboarded, trained, and given the right resources to deliver a top-notch childcare program promoting a healthy body, mind, and spirit for our children.

He / She will manage the financial responsibilities associated with Afterschool and Day Camp programs, will help actively recruit staff and promote programs and will be passionate about the cause and mission of the Y.

The Program Director will be responsible for a specific territory, having a home office in their corresponding territory, and is expected to be visible to their Part Time Teams in YMCA programs under their leadership.

This specific Program Director will office in Coppell, Texas and our territory will plan for growth for Fall 2024 / 25 sites.

Mileage is reimbursed, when traveling to sites other than the home office and if the travel is further than normal mileage to home office.

This job works 9 : 30am-6 : 30pm. Some Saturdays are required throughout the year due to events and trainings.

Qualifications

• Supervision experience with at least one year of direct reports : Hiring, Coaching, Managing a team who directly report to him / her.
• Demonstrated ability to be inclusive, compassionate, and caring toward all
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in management, education or business with a demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individuals successfully
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in multi-unit childcare management
• Strong skills in planning, recruitment, customer service and program quality assurance
• Proven ability to build teams and relationships able to build rapport within the local community including school administration and a proven ability to communicate effectively with all
• Preferred applicants will have a BS / BA degree and / or are currently a Director Certified through Child Care Licensing
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, and travel to required destinations in his / her territory
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Essential Functions

Check out our great benefits below :

• Be a part of a GREAT Team, with an opportunity to make a TRUE impact on others
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture and Opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups for Inclusion and Mental Wellness
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan
• Free Family YMCA Gym Membership and discounts to all Y programs
• Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.

PTO) Paid time off based on hours worked and years of service.

• Annual Performance and Wage Review and professional development + opportunities for advancement
• Free YMCA T Shirts for Afterschool and Day Camp
• Employee Referral Bonus of $100
30+ days ago