After-School Program Director

YMCA of Memphis & The MId; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South seeks a qualified leader to direct the Before/After School Program at a school site. You will plan daily activities, ensure safety, and supervise staff to maintain program quality and compliance with DHS licensing.

Strong relationship-building with families and school administration is essential. Responsibilities include coordinating activities (CATCH, STEM, Reading), monitoring attendance, and reporting time accurately.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and pass pre-employment background checks/drug screening.
• Four years of college with 2 years experience administering a child care/educational program, including staff supervisory experience.
• Two years of college with 30 hours in business or management, child or youth development, plus 2 years experience administering a child care/educational program with staff supervisory experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years experience administering a child care/educational program and 30 hours of TECTA administrator or CDA; staff supervisory experience.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid and Child Abuse Training or obtain within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily activities including CATCH, STEM and Reading programs.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment with high program quality.
• Ensure all program areas and equipment are kept clean and safe.
• Encourage respect for personal property, program equipment and school facilities.
• Monitor sign in/sign out procedures for accuracy; maintain daily attendance records.
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Comply with Mississippi Department of Human Services licensing requirements.
• Attend required staff trainings and weekly site director meetings.
• Assume other duties identified as program changes/evolves to meet the needs of the families served.
• Accurately report work time via approved YMCA Clocking Method: branch kiosk, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad or time sheet.
• Establish positive relationships with participants, families and school administration.
• Provide positive role models to children and staff within the YMCA standards and expectations.
• Observe children’s behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply behavior management techniques.
• Supervise Group Leaders, providing leadership and guidance.
• Conduct bi-weekly site staff meetings.
• Assist program director with annual site staff evaluations.
• Maintain current staff files/records in compliance with DHS standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Safety compliance

Attendance management

Education

Four years of college with 2 years experience in child care/educational program

Two years of college with 30 hours in business/management or child development and 2 years supervising staff

High school diploma with 4 years experience supervising staff

CPR/AED, First Aid and Child Abuse Training

Job description

YMCA of Memphis & The Mid-South seeks a qualified leader to direct the Before/After School Program at a school site. You will plan daily activities, ensure safety, and supervise staff to maintain program quality and compliance with DHS licensing.

Strong relationship-building with families and school administration is essential. Responsibilities include coordinating activities (CATCH, STEM, Reading), monitoring attendance, and reporting time accurately.