School-Age Programs Lead & Operations Coach

YMCA of Central New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

YMCA retirement contribution once elig

Job summary

YMCA of Central New Mexico is seeking a School Age Program Coordinator to provide operational leadership across Before & After School, Day Camp, and Teen programs. You will supervise Site Coordinators, ensure licensing compliance, and drive program quality across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes staffing, enrollment, risk management, and fiscal performance, with a focus on sustainable program growth and community partnerships. Strong English communications are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field preferred.
• Three or more years in school-age childcare, youth development, education, recreation, or related field.
• Two or more years of supervision/leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to oversee multiple program locations and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of New Mexico childcare licensing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for assigned school-year and seasonal program locations, ensuring consistent execution of YMCA standards, department expectations, and approved operating procedures.
• Directly supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate Site Coordinators; establish clear expectations and hold them accountable for the performance of their assigned locations.
• Conduct regular site visits, observations, and operational reviews to assess quality, safety, staffing, family experience, cleanliness, documentation, and overall program effectiveness.
• Ensure Site Coordinators maintain appropriate staffing schedules, participant-to-staff ratios, program supplies, site readiness, and day-to-day operating systems.
• Identify and resolve operational concerns promptly; elevate matters involving significant safety, compliance, employee relations, financial, or reputational risk to the Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Staff development

Operations oversight

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, Business Administration or related field

Three+ years of relevant experience

Two+ years of supervisory experience

Job description

YMCA of Central New Mexico is seeking a School Age Program Coordinator to provide operational leadership across Before & After School, Day Camp, and Teen programs. You will supervise Site Coordinators, ensure licensing compliance, and drive program quality across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes staffing, enrollment, risk management, and fiscal performance, with a focus on sustainable program growth and community partnerships. Strong English communications are essential.