Childcare Director

Matern Staffing is hiring a Childcare Director (job order 3692) for a premier sports and swim club in Stafford, VA. In this role, you’ll oversee all youth-focused programs and ensure full compliance with Virginia State Board of Education Child Day Center licensure requirements.

As Childcare Director, you’ll lead before/after school programs, camps, youth sports, and enrichment activities while building a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. This role reports directly to the General Manager and requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, family‑focused setting.

This is a direct hire, leadership position that requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

$50,000

Employee membership

PTO

Medical and Dental insurance

401K option

• Lead youth programming, including before/after school care, camps, sports leagues, birthday parties, and special events
• Ensure compliance with Virginia child day center licensing standards and maintain required documentation
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise youth program staff and supervisors
• Develop engaging curricula, schedules, and activities that promote safety, fun, and growth
• Oversee incident reporting, safety procedures, and on‑site program quality
• Manage budgets, inventory, equipment, and program profitability
• Partner with leadership to promote programs and enhance community engagement
• Serve as Manager on Duty during leagues, tournaments, and events to ensure a safe, well‑run facility

• Must meet Virginia Program Director requirements (education and experience per 8
  
  VAC
  20‑780‑200)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or related field preferred
• Experience leading youth programs, camps, sports leagues, or licensed childcare environments
• Supervisory experience managing teams of 20+ staff
• Strong knowledge of child safety standards and licensing compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active, high‑energy environment

Since 2016, our client has been serving the community as a premier sports and wellness facility. Offering aquatics, fitness, youth programming, and community events in a modern, family‑friendly environment, the center is dedicated to promoting health, connection, and active living for all ages.

For over 55 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.

Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.

Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.