After-School Program Director: Lead Impact & Growth

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta invites you to lead its Afterschool program portfolio at the Alpharetta location. You will supervise staff and volunteers, design and manage afterschool activities, ensure licensing compliance, and build community partnerships to expand reach.

You will oversee branch grants, monitor budgets, and use data to forecast financial progress while delivering high‑quality programs and exceptional member service across multiple sites in Georgia.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and 4+ years of experience in education OR a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of working in education 1+ years of supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages.
• Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow‑through, and execution on grant obligations.
• Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
• Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Must pass Bright from the Start (BFTS) background check.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage the afterschool programs to promote program growth, impact, and safety.
• Provide day‑to‑day supervision of staff/volunteers related to the overall department.
• Provide oversight and management of branch grant program to ensure and implement all grant standards, policies, and budget are met.
• Design practices, processes, and procedures for strong afterschool programs.
• Develop and implement a plan to promote and recruit new participants and community partnerships.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Afterschool Departments for multiple branch employees and volunteers.
• Implement and ensure all required Y and licensing childcare standards and policies are met at each location.
• Maintain accurate records, pertaining to licensing requirements, staff and child health and safety.
• Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
• Effectively manage budgets; hold staff accountable for high‑quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
• Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Use data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the branch.
• Manage registrations, rosters, record keeping, etc.
• Market and distribute program information, organize, and schedule program registrations, as well as review and process program scholarship applications.
• Establish new activities and expand the program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Foster a climate of innovation and model a high level of member/customer service.
• Monitor progress towards the branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
• Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provide ongoing support to the Executive Director on related issues.
• Collaborate with the Association key departments to lead, coordinate, and support implementation of key initiatives related to marketing, social media and communications, human resources, and financial development.
• Respond to all members and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
• Actively participate and lead designated meetings, training sessions, and special events.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Relationship building

Grant management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Data management software

Job description

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta invites you to lead its Afterschool program portfolio at the Alpharetta location. You will supervise staff and volunteers, design and manage afterschool activities, ensure licensing compliance, and build community partnerships to expand reach.

You will oversee branch grants, monitor budgets, and use data to forecast financial progress while delivering high‑quality programs and exceptional member service across multiple sites in Georgia.