PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Channel Islands YMCA; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and 2

Program Discounts

FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long

Disability, Employee Assistance Plans,

Basic Life Insurance

Affordable Medical PPO Option

Education Assistance Program Up To $1,

500 per year

YMCA Retirement Fund

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and

Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Channel Islands YMCA at Montecito Family YMCA in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Program Director to oversee program development, budgeting, and department growth. You will manage financial controls, grants, contracts, and vendor relations while leading a staff team to deliver high‑quality programs and community impact.

Responsibilities include marketing growth plans, ensuring health and safety compliance, supervising hiring and training, and driving fundraising efforts and HEPA standards across

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, related work experience may offset degree requirement.
• 2+ years previous work experience in related field.
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license and driving record.
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial development including budgeting and meeting growth expectations.
• Management of financial controls including registration processing, contracts and grants, vendor dealings.
• Develop and implement marketing plans for department growth and brand maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and complete routine risk assessments.
• Be a member of the branch safety team and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Provide supervision of staff: hiring, scheduling, coaching, and training plans.
• Generate growth through goal setting, evaluations, and staff development.
• Meet program quality expectations and HEPA standards across the department.
• Develop program proposals, evaluate offerings, and communicate results.
• Lead an annual campaign team and support fundraising events.
• Collaborate with volunteers and cross-marketing efforts.
• Oversee branch environment and membership expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Details

Level: Management

Job Location: Montecito Family YMCA - Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $25.35 - $30.52 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU

• FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
• FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
• Affordable Medical PPO Option
• Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
• YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Flexible Schedule

What does a Program Director do?

• Accountable for financial development including budgeting and meeting growth expectations
• Management of financial controls including registration processing, implementation of accounting best practices, administration of grants and contracts, working with vendors, management of accounts receivable and payable, processing scholarships, and control of department wages
• Develop and implement marketing plans for department growth (especially grass-roots). Work with the Marketing Department on collateral development and brand maintenance
• Ensure compliance with established procedures, policies and standards related to health and safety. Complete routine risk assessments and correct deficiencies. Report incidents promptly.
• Is a member of the branch safety team and is a first responder to emergency situations
• Provide for supervision of a staff team including hiring, scheduling, enforcement of expectations, compliance with association standards, coordination with Human Resources, regular communication, and modeling of best practices
• Responsible for providing growth and development opportunities for a staff team including goal setting, annual evaluation, coaching, and meeting/developing training plans
• Meet program quality expectations outlined in association procedures, policies and standards for the department as evident on surveys, observations, and audits. This includes character education and Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards
• Provide for the routine management of programs such as developing program proposals, implementation of offerings, evaluating data, and communication of results
• Lead an annual campaign team by meeting volunteer and financial goals. Additionally, support branch annual fundraising events
• Work with volunteers in various capacities (i.e. committees, program support) by recruiting, screening, training, and evaluating
• Provide general oversight to the branch environment including serving as a manager on duty, enforcing membership expectations, cross marketing, and working with peers on branch goals

Our Commitment to Belonging

At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor's degree in related field, related work experience may offset degree requirement
• Childcare and Preschool Program Director must meet Site Supervisor requirements (Must possess a minimum of 12 units of Child Development or related field and 3 units in Administration. A waiver may be submitted to allow for the Administration course to be completed in the first year of employment (or approved Community Care Licensing alternative)
• 2+ years previous work experience in related field
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
• Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
• Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
• Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier