School-Age Program Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America is seeking a School-Age Program Director to oversee Before/After School and Adventure Camp programs. You will ensure program quality for members, participants, and the wider community, while guiding School-Age Area Coordinators and staff.

The role requires leadership experience in childcare settings, completion of required trainings (Child Abuse Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens, IL Gateways), and current

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Required trainings: Child Abuse Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens, IL Gateways Child Development.
• Certifications to obtain: IL DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter, Praesidium Academy training, CPR/AED and First Aid within 90 days.
• 1–2 years leadership experience in a childcare setting.
• Experience in effectively managing a staff team.

Responsibilities

• Organize, deliver, and ensure the quality of Before/After School and Adventure Camp programs.
• Supervise School-Age Area Coordinators and support program staff.
• Work independently under general supervision to determine best approach for tasks.

Skills

Staff leadership

Staff management

Childcare leadership experience

Praesidium Academy training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

AED

First Aid

Job description

Under the guidance of the Vice President of Youth Development, the School-Age Program Director is responsible for organizing, delivering, and ensuring the quality of YMCA's Before and After School and Adventure Camp programs for members, program participants, and the wider community. The Director directly supervises School-Age Area Coordinators and supports staff within the assigned programs, working independently under general supervision to determine the best approach to completing tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
• Training required upon hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens, IL Gateways Child Development
• Overview, Health Issues for Group Care, Nutrition Issues for Group Care, Safety Issues for Group Care; IL DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter. Any additional certifications that are required by the state of Illinois
• 1-2 years related experience in leadership in a childcare setting
• Experience in effectively managing a staff team
• YMCA Leader Team Leader certification preferred
• Current Praesidium Academy training
• CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications required within 90 days