After-School Programs Director - Youth & Family

YMCA of Greenville; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wages Access before pay days

12% Retirement Contribution

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Separate Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Medical Benefits

Company Paid Dental, Vision, and Life

11 Company Paid Holidays

Household Membership to YMCA of Greenv

50% Discount on Programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Youth & Family Services Program Director to lead After School Child Care (ASCC) programs and team operations. You will report to the branch Director of Youth & Family Services and oversee staff, curriculum, registrations, and field trips to deliver high-quality childcare.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education or related field, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and driving ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood, recreation, human services or equivalent.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience in school-aged childcare, teen programming, and/or day camp programming.
• Must be at least 20 years old and able to drive a bus. Clean driving record required.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing requirements, YMCA standards and ACA standards for day camps.
• Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make oral presentations.
• Skills in staff and volunteer supervision, values education, community program development, and fund raising.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Incumbents must complete mandatory training within 30 days: New Staff Orientation, BBP/Child Abuse Prevention and CPR/1st Aid/AED training.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the branch Director of Youth & Family Services on behalf of the Youth & Family Services department.
• Develop and maintain a positive childcare leadership team with the Director of Youth & Family Services and Youth & Family Services Assistant Program Director, working toward the same goals and with a vision of offering high-quality, high-value programs for members and participants.
• Directly recruit, train, supervise, and develop part-time staff and volunteers in partnership with HR and the Vice President of Youth & Family Services.
• Conduct and report staff evaluations annually, as well as ongoing, non-formal evaluations of staff to ensure the highest quality of staff are in place and adding value to childcare programs.
• Communicate and partner with the Vice President of Youth & Family Services as a resource for program and staffing support, curriculum development, staff development and training efforts, program growth initiatives, and staff/participant engagement and retention.
• Act as the Childcare Cabinet representative for your branch.
• Participation in quarterly reviews with executive leadership examining and evaluating departmental progress, growth, staffing, results, and goals.
• Manages, directs, and coordinates all aspects of the Afterschool program for branch.
• During the school year, responsible for operations of the Afterschool program, planning, hiring, staff management, and daily implementation.
• During the summer, assists with camp when needed, prepping for the upcoming Afterschool year with recruitment of staff and new families.
• Develop and implement high-quality childcare curricula and activities for students of various ages.
• Organize and schedule program registrations for Afterschool.
• Coordinate the use of branch facilities for daily activities.
• Secure facilities and admission for field trips and events.
• Secure, monitor, and oversee transportation of participants on field trips.
• Establish new program activities and expand program within the community.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to childcare.
• Ensure that program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
• Purchase and maintain materials and supply for ASCC Program, including snacks.
• Develop and monitor program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Responsible for promotion of all childcare programs, in conjunction with branch marketing and promotion plans.
• Develop and implement recruiting plans for YMCA Childcare programs.
• Promote and incorporate the YMCA four core values and character development model.
• Intentionally promote an organizational culture that values staff engagement and inclusion.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers, complete abuse risk management training, and follow mandated reporting requirements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public relations

Communication

Bus driving

Interpersonal skills

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood, recreation, human services or equivalent

Job description

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Youth & Family Services Program Director to lead After School Child Care (ASCC) programs and team operations. You will report to the branch Director of Youth & Family Services and oversee staff, curriculum, registrations, and field trips to deliver high-quality childcare.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in education or related field, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and driving ability.