Take the next step in your career with this incredibly rewarding opportunity! If you value an organization that is mission driven, poised to grow significantly and treats staff as its most valuable asset, the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA may be for you!
Located in the center of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, the city of Arlington offers amazing experiences for the whole family. Home to the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, University of Texas at Arlington, Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, beautiful parks, libraries, and many other exciting happenings, Arlington is a diverse community with an affordable cost of living, great entertainment, and all of the benefits you will receive from a large city; all within a small community feel. An excellent candidate is someone who is a team player, service-minded, believes in the YMCA values, and wants to make a difference.
The Director of Before & After School is responsible for leading before and after school programs for the AMA YMCA. The director will supervise Site Supervisors and Group Leaders associated with this program.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Before & After School is responsible for planning, supervising, and developing all assigned programs. All programs will be administered in a manner which is consistent with YMCA goals and policies. This includes the careful selection and development of staff, meeting all licensing requirements, developing and implementing the program content, budget development, sound fiscal management, evaluation, safety control, marketing, and planning for future growth. Director must adhere to all policies and must exemplify the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA values of Faith, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. This employee must have the ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends or holidays as needed. Must adhere to Risk Management and safety practices; be courteous and respectful to all staff and participants.
- Responsible for maintaining program, budgets, and staff of all assigned programs
- Hire, train, and supervise staff to ensure quality daily administration, program, planning, implementation, and staff/child ratios
- Ensure quality programs, curriculum and training, as well as expand programs within the community in accordance with the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s strategic and operational plans
- Assure compliance with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services licensing and local regulations
- Ensure YMCA program standards are met and all safety procedures are followed
- Maintain proper and accurate records and departmental files
- Visit all sites on a regular basis and ensure all standards of safety and quality are met
- Conduct a minimum of 4 audits at each before and after school sites, ideally each quarter, with action plans and follow-up as needed
- Responsible for program quality as measured through parent and child surveys and site visits
- Develop and maintain relationships with school administration, parents, and other organizations
- Respond to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
- Manage the financial responsibilities associated with all before and after school programs, assisting with marketing and distribution of program information
- Provide leadership to the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign as assigned
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Have at least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare program as a Childcare Director preferred
- Team Leader certification preferred
- Possess the ability to acquire a CDL
- Must have a valid driver license
- Must have dependable transportation to visit sites regularly
- Excellent verbal and written communication, strong background in program administration, training and marketing
- Must have strong skills in planning, organizing, relationship building, recruiting, customer service, and program development
- Excellent skills in dealing with high stress and crisis management situations appropriately
- Must pass Criminal Background Check and MVR- Motor Vehicle (must have insurable driver’s record)
- Establish plans for expansion of programs and services with overall YMCA objectives
- Ability to meet the needs of members and the community.
- Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with parents, volunteer, staff and other community leaders.
- Must have and maintain current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens training and other trainings required.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00