Child Care Program Director - St. Charles MO YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a senior program leader to direct and supervise community programs, recruit and develop staff and volunteers, and expand activities in line with strategic plans. The role supports marketing, registrations, budgeting, and collaboration with community partners to deliver high-quality YMCA experiences.

You will supervise staff, review performance, and ensure programs comply with regulations and safety standards while fostering positive relations with families and

Qualifications

• Experience supervising program staff and volunteers.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop personnel.
• Strong relationship-building with community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise community program activities aligned with YMCA goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and direct staff and volunteers.
• Review staff performance and motivate teams to achieve targets.
• Develop new programs and expand offerings within the community.
• Oversee marketing, registration and scholarship processes for programs.
• Manage program budgets and ensure programs operate within budget.
• Coordinate facilities for activities and events; support safety and ADA compliance.
• Collaborate with state authorities, schools and families; participate in Program Management Teams.
• Compile statistics, monitor participation and program impact; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner. May assist with Program Committee meetings. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs. Manages, directs and coordinates child care programs. Ensures high quality programs and implements program enhancements and initiatives. Ensure all components of the Child Care & Camp Staff Recruitment & Retention Plan are implemented. Develops child care budget utilizing the association budget guidelines. Ensure programs operate within budget and program fees are collected. Maintains proper records and files at all times. Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate Ensures YMCA child care program standards are met and safety procedures followed Provides for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment. Ensure physical environment supports healthy living. Develops and maintains positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, school administration, families and community agencies. Participates as an active member of the Program Management Teams Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program. Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.