Youth Program Director-Preschool

YMCA
Hourly
$23.06
$25.06
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The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Youth Program Director specializing in Preschool to join our team.
Job Description

The Preschool Program Director supports and oversees all preschool programming at the YMCA. This role serves as the direct supervisor for Toddler Gym, Preschool Gymnastics, Little Learners, Child Watch, Movement Education and Parent-Child Classes.

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop high-quality preschool programs that build foundational physical skills while supporting the YMCA’s mission of nurturing mind, body, and spirit.

As a Youth Program Director, you will be responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and supporting preschool instructors, Leads and Coordinators.  A strong emphasis is placed on staffing, professional development, and maintain consistent, high-quality instruction across all preschool programs.

This role plays a key part in creating a positive and developmentally appropriate learning environment that prepares children for progression into higher-level programs.

Qualifications
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or two years related knowledge and experience (preferred).
  • Experience in supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development (preferred).
  • Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities (preferred).
  • Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
  • YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).
  • Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
  • You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Essential Functions
  • Create and manage programs.
  • Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in alignment with our strategic and operating plans.
  • Provide quality results.
  • Administer program evaluations of all classes and leagues.
  • Develop and assist in the marketing and distribution of program information, and organize and schedule program registrations.
  • Develop relationships with local school districts and community leaders to ensure available programming space and facilities, and to assist in sponsoring youth programs/events.
  • Build Relationships.
  • Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
  • YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
  • Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)  
  • 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
  • Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
  • Professional training, education and certification opportunities
  •  20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees 
Required Certifications

YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certifications or ability to obtain within 90 days (preferred).