Club Y Site Director: After-School Youth Program Leader

YMCA of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Memphis is seeking a Club Y Site Director to lead the daily operations of the before-and-after-school program for middle school students. You will supervise staff, manage schedules and curriculum, and foster a safe, inclusive environment aligned with YMCA values to help youth thrive.

Responsibilities include staff development, family and school engagement, compliance with DHS and YMCA policies, and enrollment growth.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and pass pre-employment background checks/drug screening.
• Four years of college with 2 years of experience administering a child care/educational program, which includes staff supervisory experience OR
• Two years of college with 30 hours in business or management, child or youth development, or related field and 2 years experience administering a child care/educational program, which includes staff supervisory experience OR
• High school diploma with 4 years experience administering a child care/educational program and 30 hours of TECTA administrator or Child Development Associate (CDA); staff supervisory experience.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid and Child Abuse Training or obtain with 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of Club Y programming, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that aligns with YMCA values and youth development best practices.
• Implement daily schedules and curriculum that support academic enrichment, leadership development, and physical activity for middle school students.
• Model and enforce positive behavior guidance strategies, ensuring consistency across the team and promoting social-emotional growth among youth.
• Ensure proper supervision ratios are maintained at all times and youth are actively engaged during program hours.
• Lead the team to meet enrollment goals for the program site.
• Supervise and support Club Y Advisors, providing daily guidance, coaching, and accountability to uphold program quality and staff professionalism.
• Conduct regular team huddles or staff meetings to communicate expectations, share updates, and reinforce safety and engagement standards.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of site staff in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Ensure staff members adhere to staffing schedules and make adjustments based on daily attendance of program participants.
• Participate in performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address performance issues as needed.
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with families, serving as the primary point of contact for site-level communication and issue resolution.
• Partner with school administration and personnel to ensure seamless integration of Club Y programming into the school community.
• Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, calls, or brief in-person updates to share program highlights and student successes.
• Ensure full compliance with DHS and YMCA policies, including maintaining all required documentation, attendance records, and staff files.
• Monitor and report incidents, accidents, or concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Manage site inventory and ensure equipment and supplies are used safely and responsibly.
• Support data collection, enrollment tracking, and reporting as required by grants or funding sources.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program oversight

Family engagement

Safety & compliance

Education

Four-year college degree

Two-year college with 30 hours in business/management

High school diploma with 4 years experience in program administration

CPR/AED, First Aid, and Child Abuse Training

Background check & drug screening required

Job description

The YMCA of Memphis is seeking a Club Y Site Director to lead the daily operations of the before-and-after-school program for middle school students. You will supervise staff, manage schedules and curriculum, and foster a safe, inclusive environment aligned with YMCA values to help youth thrive.

Responsibilities include staff development, family and school engagement, compliance with DHS and YMCA policies, and enrollment growth.