The Family YMCA of Bartlesville dba the Richard Kane YMCA is looking for an energetic candidate for their Director of School Age Childcare.
Job Description
This position supports the work of The Y, a leading non-profit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
If hired, you will lead program operations including, but not limited to, supervision of 5 public school base sites before/after school programs with a single school base site for summer day camp.
Qualifications
- Commitment to the YMCA mission and demonstration of YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with at least two years of professional experience in childcare or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage, coach, and motivate staff teams.
- Meets or exceeds YMCA Child Care Director qualifications.
- Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team of site directors.
- Skilled relationship-builder who can unite and inspire others to strengthen the community.
- Positive, service-minded attitude with a commitment to excellence in program delivery.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and familiar with social media communication tools.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating partnerships and donor relationships.
Essential Functions
- Provide visionary leadership and oversight to school-age sites and summer camps, ensuring quality, safety, and program growth.
- Ensure consistent implementation of enriching curriculum that supports holistic development—Spirit, Mind, and Body—at every site.
- Effectively communicate Youth Development vision and goals to staff, families, and community partners.
- Develop and maintain safety systems to ensure a secure environment for children and staff.
- Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets to ensure financial sustainability.
- Lead monthly site director meetings, incorporating team-building and professional development.
- Recruit, hire, and train staff; oversee staff scheduling and payroll approvals with accuracy and efficiency.
- Foster inclusive environments and meaningful human connections reduce barriers, promote equity, and drive positive community change.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Communication and Influence
- Developing Self and Others
- Fiscal Management
- Engaging Community
- Philanthropy
- Volunteerism
- Emotional Maturity
- Innovation