Afterschool Programs Director – Growth & Impact

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks an Afterschool Director to lead the afterschool programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage grant-based budgets. The role requires coordinating across branches and ensuring program standards and safety.

You will develop plans to recruit participants, oversee licensing compliance, and collaborate with association departments on marketing, HR, and development initiatives. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with participants, community leaders, volunteers and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Attention to detail, grant obligations, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, administer and evaluate afterschool programs.
• Supervise staff and volunteers across multiple branches.
• Oversee branch grant program to meet standards, policies and budgets.
• Develop and implement plans to recruit participants and partners.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

4+ years in education with 1 year supervisory

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks an Afterschool Director to lead the afterschool programs, supervise staff and volunteers, and manage grant-based budgets. The role requires coordinating across branches and ensuring program standards and safety.

You will develop plans to recruit participants, oversee licensing compliance, and collaborate with association departments on marketing, HR, and development initiatives. Strong leadership and communication are essential.