School-Age Programs Director — Lead Teams & Impact

Ymca-of-the-Iowa-Mississippi-Valle; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/F

Disability/FSA/HSA

YMCA Retirement Fund & 403b

Paid Time Off: 19 days first year

Free household YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Child Care discount 25%

Summer Camp discounts

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee our growing school-age child care programs in Davenport. You will recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop staff while ensuring safe, engaging activities that meet Iowa DHS licensing standards.

Responsibilities include supporting site coordinators with staffing, planning field trips and day camps, and managing budgets and supplies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field.
• CDA credential required.
• 2+ years in licensed child care or a community school district.
• Able to meet Iowa DHS qualification requirements (75 points).
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to complete background checks, fingerprinting, and DHS physical.
• Site Coordinator training and certifications including CPR/First Aid/AED, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions, Essentials Training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across assigned school-age child care sites.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop staff.
• Ensure safe, engaging programs that meet Iowa DHS licensing requirements.
• Support Site Coordinators with staffing, substitute coverage, and daily operational needs.
• Plan field trips, special activities, and day camp programming.
• Monitor site quality, staff performance, records, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage program budgets, payroll, and supplies.
• Build a positive team culture that reflects the YMCA mission, values, and SPARK Leadership framework.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Education, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED

Mandatory Reporter

Universal Precautions

Essentials Training

Job description

The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee our growing school-age child care programs in Davenport. You will recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and develop staff while ensuring safe, engaging activities that meet Iowa DHS licensing standards.

Responsibilities include supporting site coordinators with staffing, planning field trips and day camps, and managing budgets and supplies.