YMCA Afterschool and Day Camp Program Director , Frisco

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Program Director in the Childcare Division, where you will lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality afterschool and day camp programs. This role emphasizes building relationships with community stakeholders and ensuring compliance while fostering an inclusive environment. With responsibilities that include staff training, program management, and community engagement, you will play a pivotal role in making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Enjoy a diverse culture, professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Free YMCA gym membership

Program discounts

403(b) plan with contribution

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• 1+ year of managing direct reports, including hiring and coaching.
• 2+ years in management or education with team building success.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and training staff while managing program finances.
• Overseeing multiple afterschool sites and day camps.

Skills

Supervision experience

Team building

Customer service

Planning skills

Recruitment skills

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA degree

Director Certification through Child Care Licensing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are hiring a full-time Leadership Position as a Program Director for our Childcare Division (Afterschool/Day Camp) at the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas.

In this role, you will build relationships with school administration, parents, and lead a team of part-time staff who oversee daily activities with children, ensure safety, and contribute to high-quality Afterschool and Day Camp programming.

The Program Director manages multiple afterschool sites and up to three day camps, ensuring licensing compliance and delivering excellent service to school partners, families, branch staff, and the community. You will support YMCA's fundraising efforts to provide access to quality programs for all children and families, regardless of financial means. As a leader, you will serve as a role model, embodying the YMCA values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

Responsibilities include onboarding and training staff, managing program finances, recruiting staff, promoting programs, and passionately supporting the YMCA's mission. The Program Director will oversee a specific territory, with a 'home office' based in Frisco or McKinney, Texas, and is expected to be actively visible to their team. Travel within the territory is required, with mileage reimbursed when traveling beyond normal commute distances.

This position works from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, with some Saturdays required for events and trainings.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Supervision experience with at least one year of managing direct reports, including hiring and coaching.
2. Demonstrated inclusiveness, compassion, and care for others.
3. Minimum of 2 years in management, education, or business, with success in team building and coaching.
4. At least 1 year of multi-unit childcare management experience.
5. Strong planning, recruitment, customer service, and quality assurance skills.
6. Ability to build relationships with community stakeholders, including school administration, and communicate effectively.
7. Preferred: BS/BA degree and/or Director Certification through Child Care Licensing.
8. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel within the territory.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits include:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a great team.
• Diverse and inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups.
• Health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and dependent care reimbursement.
• Free YMCA gym membership and program discounts.
• Eligibility to enroll in a 403(b) plan with YMCA contribution.
• Paid time off based on hours and tenure.
• Annual performance reviews, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• Free YMCA T-shirts for programs.
• Employee referral bonus of $100.