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School Age Child Care Director

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Lansdowne, PA, USA
Full-time

The Community YMCA seeks a full time School Age Child Care (SACC) & Camp Director to join our team. This position will be responsible for organizing and leading a comprehensive thematic-based enrichment program for children who attend our before and after school programs. Activities shall include but not be limited to homework help, arts & crafts, games, sports & other physical activities, group activities (small & large) and  teambuilding. For camp, this position will partner with other Y staff in the development and preparation of activities and events for YMCA Day Camp including special days, outdoor enrichment and overall camp spirit. This position will provide hands-on day-to-day direction and supervision of assigned program areas and staff, ensuring that all programs operate in a quality manner consistent with YMCA guidelines. Join our dynamic team and help impact a community built on creativity. 

Our YMCA is located in Delaware County, PA which has easy access to Philadelphia, NJ shore points and the Pocono’s. 12% retirement, health & dental insurance, liberal vacation and excellent continuing education benefits. Minimum 3 references must be included with your submission.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create, develop, implement and manage high quality, mission focused programs that meet the needs of the community.  
  • Implement and maintain Keystone STARS requirements.
  • Ensure quality program delivery and effective use of resources including staff, volunteers and equipment within established budget.
  • Ensure staff excellence in service delivery to assure program retention, satisfaction and growth. 
  • Manage program operations to meet established financial targets.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory licensing standards including but not limited to DHS and Keystone STARS as well as all YMCA policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Ed or BA in Child Development.  PA Director’s Credential preferred
Skills/Experience: 
  • 5 years’ experience working with children and adults in a child care setting 
  • Ability to recruit, train, schedule, supervise and motivate staff.
  • Experience in developing and monitoring financial projections, budgets and assessment of program effectiveness.
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 5 2018
Active Until: 
May 5 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit