District Team Leader - Before/After School Care - Full Time

Philaymca; Conshohocken, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming including swimming

Planning for your future?

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA seeks a District Team Leader to guide operations across multiple BASE/ELC sites in Conshohocken, PA, ensuring program quality, family satisfaction, and profitability. You will coach Site Leaders and Directors, model YMCA values, and drive impactful family experiences across the district.

Responsibilities include safeguarding licensing compliance, mentoring leaders, managing HR functions, and fostering collaboration with schools and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a multi-unit manager.
• Direct P&L experience.
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial environment is a plus.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and represent the YMCA’s mission and values. Serve as a member of the association staff team and maintain a consistent YMCA image.
• Analyze Net Promoter Scores to ensure the best family/child experience.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement.
• Maintain direct profit & loss responsibility for the Region, District and sites.
• Market childcare programs at school and community events; promote growth opportunities in their area.
• Ensure sites meet state licensing requirements.
• Implement SOPs to achieve high-quality ratings.
• Develop positive relationships with school admin, family-teacher groups, vendors, and GPY staff.
• Manage HR functions including scheduling, hiring, and staff development.
• Foster motivation and leadership.
• Mentor Site Team Leaders for growth through training and feedback.
• Provide performance evaluations and recognition programs.
• Foster diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Prioritize safety and child protection with zero tolerance for non-compliance.
• Follow GPY SOPs and CDC guidelines for health and safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

P&L management

Team leadership

Licensing regulation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Hiring & performance management

Strategic planning

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

District Team Leader - Before/After School Care - Full Time

Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The District Leader position is a leadership position that is responsible for the Childcare Organization’s overall direction, coordination, operation, and success. The District Team Leader is directly accountable for the operation’s quality, family/child satisfaction and profitability of each site as well as District. The District Leader is GPYs liaison with site Team Leaders, educators, coaches, families, family organizations, school administration, and licensing agencies and representatives.

The District Team Leader provides daily support to a team of up to 15 BASE or ELC locations and offers ongoing leadership, motivation, and development. They are responsible for casting, coaching, communication, alignment, and holding Site Leaders and Directors (Advanced and Program) accountable to the collective Greater Philadelphia YMCA expectations. The District Team Leader acts as the Childcare ambassador, modeling and coaching staff to provide each family a great experience

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome!
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

What is needed for this job:

• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years as a multi-unit manager
• Direct P & L experience
• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage deadlines
• Must possess excellent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

For assigned District(s)/ELCs

• Promote(s) and represent(s) the mission and values of the YMCA. Participate as a member of the association staff team and contribute to a consistent YMCA image.
• Analyzes Net Promoter Scores to ensure the best family and child experience is delivered
• Oversees the implementation of GPY’s chosen curriculum(s) and ensures high-quality program delivery and continuous improvement in all aspects of program operations
• Maintains direct profit & loss responsibility for assigned Region, District and individual site(s)
• Helps market all childcare and related programs – seeks out opportunities to promote the program at relevant school and community events. Responsible for the internal growth opportunities of all locations in their area
• Ensures sites/programs meet state-specific licensing requirements
• Implements effective standardized operating procedures to achieve and maintain the highest possible quality rating score
• Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, family-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff and GPY staff including Association Office support staff
• Manages key HR functions including scheduling, hiring and managing the performance of staff, supporting and promoting staff development and training through coaching and mentoring, and communicating with staff on classroom issues and standard operating procedures
• Creates and fosters a climate for motivation.
• Mentors Site Team Leaders to ensure continuous growth through training, developing, direction, assessing performance, and providing feedback
• Provides effective individual performance evaluations and recognition programs and awards
• Creates and sustains an environment that values all people for their unique talents. Takes an active role in promoting and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global engagement and cultural competence.
• Promotes and sustains an environment where Safety and Child Protection are at the highest priority and has zero tolerance for non-compliance
• Read and be accountable to follow the “GPY Child Care SOP” reflecting CDC guidelines; cleaning/disinfection, hygiene, health screening, PPE; ratios, and all future procedural updates to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

Association Office, 400 Fayette St, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States of America