Site Director - Olinda Y-Kids ELOP

YMCA of the East Bay; Richmond (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the East Bay is seeking a Site Director for the Y-Kids program in Richmond, CA. The role leads licensed school-age operations, staff, and program quality at a single site.

You will manage budgets, reporting, and collaborate with families and school staff to support children's education, recreation and safety.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or higher; BA/BS preferred.
• Meets CA state law and licensing requirements with ECE units.
• 3 years of related school-based learning experience.
• Strong cross-cultural awareness with children and families.
• Experience in facilitation, problem solving and team building.
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to negotiate and mediate for win-win outcomes.
• Pre-employment health screening and TB clearance.
• Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates or within 90 days of hire.
• LiveScan clearance and ability to use MS Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily operations of the licensed school-age site.
• Ensure licensing standards are met at all times.
• Plan and implement high-quality programming aligned to goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Coach staff and monitor performance; support professional development.
• Maintain positive relationships with families and school staff.
• Collect/report data monthly/quarterly/annually as required.
• Monitor achievement of project goals and enrollment targets.
• Maintain program files, records, reports.
• Provide consistent discipline reinforcing positive behavior.
• Address concerns and communicate with parents regularly.
• Participate in program activities, trainings, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Development

Budget Management

Program Planning

Education

AA Degree

BA/BS preferred

ECE licensing requirements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Requisition Number: AFTER002765

• Posted : September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $25 USD to $30 USD

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

We are seeking energetic team leaders for our Y-Kids Program. Y-Kids is a structured before and after school program that offers a great start and finish to every school day. Team Leaders support staff as they facilitate education and recreation opportunities, fun physical activities, healthy snacks, and positive reinforcement. With a strong focus on STEM, we encourage innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity in all our kids.

POSITION SUMMARY:

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Site Director is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the program site and will plan, lead, and evaluate group experiences. This position operates at a specific school age site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Plan and manage the daily operations of the licensed school age site. Responsible for administrative tasks, monthly budgets and financial reports, daily upkeep of the site and equipment, maintenance of required documentation and files. Keep the center clean and presentable at all times.
2. 2. Ensure Licensing standards/regulations are met at all times.
3. 3. Plan and implement high-quality programming that achieves the educational, administrative and service delivery goals and are culturally relevant.
4. 4. Recruit, hire, train, develop, motivate, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
5. 5. Coach and train staff, monitor and evaluate staff performance and ensure staff have a professional development plan.
6. 6. Maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively with administration, families, school teachers and staff at the school site(s) to best serve the needs on the children and families.
7. 7. Provide support for administrative staff to collect/report data required monthly and quarterly and annually as required by the contract(s) and/or grant(s).
8. 8. Monitor and report on achievement of project outcome goals and objectives.
9. 9. Promote and maintain enrollment at capacity.
10. 10. Maintain required program files, records and reports.
11. 11. Provide appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.
12. 12. Report and document notable behavior and situations according to policies and procedures.
13. 13. Positively explain and interpret program standards and policies. Provide ongoing and continuous feedback to parents regarding their child’s development, including parent conferences and assessments.
14. 14. Lead with a positive example in conduct and communication, maintaining a physically, emotionally and socially healthy environment for participants.
15. 15. Address student and parent concerns and respond promptly.
16. 16. Attend and actively participate in regular program activities, department trainings, staff meetings and special events as scheduled.
17. 17. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
• May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree, BA/BS degree preferred
• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by CA state law and Community Care Licensing including 24 ECE units, 16 GE units, 6 administration units, 15 hours health and safety or alternative qualifications on CDP
• 3 years related experience in school-based learning
• A high degree of cultural awareness and competency in cross-cultural practice with children and families
• Experience in collaborative meeting facilitation, problem solving, and team building
• Strong interpersonal and supervision skills of a diverse, highly-skilled workforce
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to negotiate and mediate to attain win-win situations
• Pre-employment health screening and TB clearance
• Current certificates for Pediatric First Aid and CPR, including a total of 15 hours of preventative health and safety training or completion of this training within 90 days of hire
• LiveScan fingerprint and criminal record clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job

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