After-School Program Director — Lead Youth Growth (Part-Time)

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking an OST Site Director to lead a grant-funded after-school program that helps youth learn, grow, and thrive.

You will oversee daily operations, develop associates, manage resources, and build partnerships to meet youth-development and grant goals. The role requires strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills, plus experience supervising staff and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience supervising associates and managing youth-development, education, or community programs.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgets, grants, or program reporting preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and standard workplace technology.
• Able to work part time schedule (Mon - Thurs, 2pm - 6pm)

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality OST program aligned with grant requirements and youth-development best practices.
• Supervise approximately 5–10 direct reports.
• Hire, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate program associates.
• Approve time and attendance and address performance concerns as needed.
• Build strong relationships with school leaders, families, and community partners.
• Monitor staffing hours, expenses, and resources to remain within the grant budget.
• Track program outcomes and complete required reports and compliance documentation.
• Lead staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
• Attend organizational and school-based meetings, as scheduled work hours allow.
• Support participant recruitment, enrollment, and approved outreach activities.
• Model the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Skills

Lead associates

Coaching & communication

Budgeting & reporting

Prioritization & problem-solving

Youth-friendly program delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, youth development, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

YMCA of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking an OST Site Director to lead a grant-funded after-school program that helps youth learn, grow, and thrive.

You will oversee daily operations, develop associates, manage resources, and build partnerships to meet youth-development and grant goals. The role requires strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills, plus experience supervising staff and managing budgets.