Youth Program Director-Preschool

Overview

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.

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.

• 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).