Program Director Afterschool/Day Camp-Irving

The Dallas YMCA is currently seeking a Program Director for our Afterschool and Day Camp programs. 
Job Description

Kids are our Cause! As a member of our Team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.
 
We are hiring for a dynamic Program Director for our Afterschool/Day camp for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas in the Irving region. In this position, you will hire, train, and coach Part Time staff, ensuring high-quality programming that meets the state and YMCA standards for safety, values, and enrichment. You will build relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen our programs and impact.
With a "home base" at our Coppell Family YMCA, this Irving ISD Program Director will manage the daily operations of between 6-8 afterschool program sites and up to 2-day camp programs, ensuring that all sites meet licensing requirements, customers are satisfied, and host sites feel valued. He/She will deliver great customer service to School Hosts, Families, branch connections, and community at large. A Childcare Program Director will be a Role model to their team in the values aligned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. Directors ensure that all sites are staffed according to required ratios, that staff are properly onboarded, trained, and given the right resources to deliver top-notch childcare programs.  will be passionate about the cause and mission of the Y, will be a demonstrated leader with outstanding judgement, and will pass all background checks and complete all trainings required to work with children and lead a team of part-time staff members.

Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to be inclusive, compassionate, and caring toward all
  • Minimum of 2 years of  demonstrated, successful leadership experience in supervision and management, education or business with a demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individuals successfully
  • Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in multi-unit childcare management
  • Strong skills in planning, recruitment, hiring and customer service along with childcare program excellence
  • Proven ability to build teams and relationships—able to build rapport within the local community including school administration and a proven ability to communicate effectively with all
  • Preferred applicants will have a BS/BA degree and/or are currently a Director Certified through Child Care Licensing
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds, and travel to required destinations in his/her territory
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must pass all required background checks and be compliant with all required trainings.
Essential Functions

Be a part of a GREAT Team, with an opportunity to make a TRUE impact on others. Opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Free Family YMCA Gym Membership and discounts to all Y programs. Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.(PTO) Paid time off based on years of service. Annual Performance and Wage Review and professional development + opportunities for advancement. Free YMCA T Shirts for Afterschool and Day Camp Employee Referral Bonus of $100