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Position: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHPS
This position reports directly to the Executive Leadership. The Director of School-Age Programs and Community Partnerships provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all school-age childcare programs, including After school, Summer Day Camp, Holiday Camps, Youth Enrichment, Special Needs and Specialty Programs offered both at the YMCA and at offsite locations.
This Senior level role is responsible for the development, expansion, and sustainability of on-site and offsite programs, including the establishment of new program locations through partnerships with schools, municipalities, and community organizations. The Director provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned staff, ensures regulatory compliance, drives program quality and growth, and serves as a key liaison to committees, advisory boards, and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial Development:

Actively participates in and provides leadership for special events, fundraising initiatives, and major program-based revenue opportunities.

Provides leadership and support to the Annual Campaign, volunteer committees, and donor engagement efforts as assigned.

Achieves high levels of staff engagement and program participation in the Annual Campaign.

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with community partners, school administrators, vendors, and local organizations to support program growth and sustainability.

Staff Development:

Develops and promotes a member-focused, mission-driven staff culture based on relationship building, accountability, and service excellence.

Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supports department leadership and frontline staff across all school-age and offsite programs.

Ensures all YMCA personnel policies and procedures are followed consistently across all program locations.

Maintains current job descriptions, completes timely performance evaluations, and ensures accurate and timely payroll and personnel submissions.

Develops, implements, and maintains professional development, succession planning, and staff recognition initiatives.

Develops and facilitates staff training throughout the year, with a focus on leadership development, program quality, safety, and compliance.

Works closely with the Human Resources Director on staff development, corrective action, performance management, and compliance matters.

Fiscal Management:

Develops, manages, and achieves annual operating budgets for all school-age, enrichment, and offsite programs.

Implement strategies to grow program enrollment, revenue, and retention through strong marketing, partnerships, innovation, and customer service.

Evaluates financial performance regularly and demonstrates fiscal competence through accurate forecasting, variance reporting, and corrective action.

Identifies and implements efficient operating practices to maximize resources and program sustainability.

Supports the evaluation and launch of new offsite program models that align with financial and mission-driven goals.

Program and Membership Operations:

Provides strategic oversight of all school-age childcare and youth enrichment programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality YMCA experience across all locations.

Develops and sustains relationship-centered programs that place the participant and family experience at the center of all decisions.

Leads the planning, development, and implementation of new programs, including offsite after school sites and summer camp locations.

Routinely evaluates program quality, outcomes, and participant satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed.

Adapts programs and services to meet evolving community needs and emerging partnership opportunities.

Ensures compliance with all state and local licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and YMCA policies.

Ensures safety procedures, supervision standards, and program guidelines are consistently followed.

Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop and execute promotional plans for programs and new initiatives.

Maintains strong focus on Listen
360 survey results and continuous improvement efforts.

Creates and maintains an inclusive program environment that values diversity,…