Before and After School Director

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Plenty PTO

Babysitting (up to 4 hours per day)

Program discounts

12% employer contribution to the 401K/

403B retirement savings plan upon hire

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Unlimited referral bonus beginning at

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine in Kennett Square, PA is seeking an entry-level program manager to oversee multiple areas such as health, aquatics, teens, and childcare. You will recruit, train and supervise staff and volunteers, contribute to curriculum development and budget input, and ensure compliance with Association standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, program delivery excellence, community engagement, and collaboration with branch teams to expand membership and services.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• DHS and Keystone STARS experience.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers specific program area(s) to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA.
• Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
• Provides input towards the development of program and/or branch budgets as requested by management.
• Hires, trains, and supervises hourly staff and volunteers in assigned area.
• Manages payroll for program team.
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership to assigned part time staff.
• Aids in the branch community campaign as needed.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures execution of high-quality programs through innovative program delivery.
• Coordinates special events and activities as required for the program.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement.
• Establishes and maintain4s collaborations with community organizations
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in English

Program leadership

Volunteer management

Diversity experience

YMCA Team Leader certification

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Manages the delivery and development of various program areas(s), such as health/wellness, aquatics, teens, childcare, and/or other programs. Recruits, trains and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring, onboarding and training of staff and volunteers; curriculum development; providing budget input; and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. This is an entry-level management position that considers the size, scope and budget of the program area and/or branch in classification.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for the third consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Delivers specific program area(s) to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA.
• Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
• Provides input towards the development of program and/or branch budgets as requested by management.
• Hires, trains, and supervises hourly staff and volunteers in assigned area.
• Manages payroll for program team
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership to assigned part time staff.
• Aids in the branch community campaign as needed.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures execution of high-quality programs through innovative program delivery.
• Coordinates special events and activities as required for the program.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement.
• Establishes and maintain4s collaborations with community organizations
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred
• DHS and Keystone STARS experience
• Two years of related work experience preferred
• Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff
• Previous experience with diverse populations
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.