YMCA Alexandria

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Are you a strong and experienced youth development professional who has passion, is looking to make a difference, and LOVES working with children? Then the Y is the place for you

Advance your career and make a difference in the lives of children by joining the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington The Y serves as an anchor in the community, offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: School Age & Summer Camp Program Director
Salary: $50,000.00

The YMCA Alexandria is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team as the School Age & Summer Camp Program Director. Our ideal candidate is able to maintain high expectations while also ensuring a fun, and positive environment daily The School Age and Summer Camp Program Director oversees the overall operation of the School Age/Summer Camp program site(s), including curriculum development and delivery, and health and safety of the children.

Some of the exciting things you will do as the School Age & Summer Camp Program Director:

• The Program Director will manage the daily operations of the after-school sites during the school year and the day camp programs during the summer.
• Establish relationships with individual children and families and be responsive to their needs.
• Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.
• Provide assistance to staff in developing the curriculum that is fortified with meaningful experiences while meeting the needs and interests of the group and individual child.
• Interview and hire qualified staff. Supervise and provide appropriate orientation and training for staff support and career development.

Qualifications and Skills: We seek a leader with values that align with the Y’s mission:

• A graduate degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience.
• An endorsement or bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and one year of programmatic experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working primarily with preschool/school age in a licensed center.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills. Must have a solid grasp of budget development, income production, and expense control.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents and be committed to working within a diverse population.

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide a 403(b) retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia. A leader in innovation, the Y has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives by strengthening the communities we serve. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, this is the role for you