Childcare Director

Paycom - ATS; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting while you work

Retirement contributions

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is seeking a full-time program leader at the Kennett Area YMCA in Kennett Square, PA. The role focuses on developing and delivering youth and community programs, driving membership growth, and ensuring high-quality experiences for participants and families.

You will hire and supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate events while upholding Y policies and safety standards. Strong English communication is required and 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of work experience.
• Experience directing programs through supervision of volunteers and staff.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and membership growth.
• Executes strategies to connect members with one another and with the YMCA.
• Hires, trains, onboards and supervises hourly staff and volunteers.
• Ensures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Coordinates special events and activities.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports for assigned programs.

Skills

Program management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Volunteer coordination

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kennett Area YMCA - Kennett Square , PA 19348, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $51,797.70 - $67,337.01 Salary/year, Job Category: Program/Youth Sports/Adult, Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second 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 more!
• 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

• Develops, implements, and manages operating plans and delivery 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.
• Assists in developing and controlling department budgets related to the position as requested by management.
• Hires, Trains, Onboards and supervises part-time and full-time hourly staff and volunteers in assigned areas.
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership to staff.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program and Association standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures implementation of high-quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
• Coordinates special events and activities.
• Interfaces with and resolves member concerns to further member engagement.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Establishes and maintains collaborations with community organizations
• Play key role in branch Annual Campaign
• Manage payroll for assigned department
• 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 in related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of two years of work experience
• 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.