YMCA Loudoun - School Age & Summer Camp Program Director - Ymcadc : Job Details

Posted Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00 AM

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 DirectorSalary: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00

The YMCA Loudoun 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:

• Manage the daily operations of the afterschool 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;
• Forty-eight semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit from a college or university of which 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours are in child-related subjects and one year of programmatic experience;
• Two years of programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least one of the following education backgrounds:
• A one-year early childhood certificate from a college or university that consists of at least 30 semester hours.

Additionally, candidates should possess:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and administrative skills. Must have a solid grasp of budget development, income production, and expense control.
• Effective communication skills with children and parents and a commitment 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!