Ymcadc
YMCA Alexandria - School Age & Summer Camp Program Director
Ymcadc, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Job Description
Posted Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00 AMAre 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: $50,000.00The 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 being responsive to their needs.Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.Provides 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 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 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!
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Posted Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:00 AMAre 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: $50,000.00The 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 being responsive to their needs.Ensure all children receive enriching educational programming with a focus on positive experiences and child outcomes.Provides 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 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 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!
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