Site Director

The YMCA is seeking a Site Director to lead education and enrichment programs that support youth and families. The Site Director oversees daily site operations, staff supervision, and program quality in alignment with Y standards and state guidelines. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, budgets, and enrollment; building strong relationships with families, schools, and community partners; ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment; and coaching staff for growth. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in education or youth programs, strong communication skills, and a passion for the YMCA mission and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of an education-focused youth program site.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate site staff and volunteers.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment aligned with YMCA mission and values.
• Coordinate program schedules, curriculum implementation, and e-learning or academic support activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with youth, families, schools, and community partners.
• Maintain compliance with state and local regulations, licensing standards, and YMCA policies.
• Oversee health and safety procedures, child supervision practices, and incident reporting.
• Manage enrollment processes, attendance tracking, and family communication.
• Support site-level budget oversight, including supplies, expenses, and basic financial reporting.
• Monitor program quality and outcomes, using data and feedback to improve services.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of site operations and programming.
• Assist with grant-related documentation and reporting as needed by the branch or association.

Required Skills

• Program management for youth and education programs
• Staff supervision and team leadership
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles
• Experience with school-age childcare or afterschool programming
• Basic budgeting and resource management
• Family and community engagement
• Verbal and written communication
• Conflict resolution and behavior management
• Knowledge of health, safety, and licensing standards for youth programs
• Data collection and basic program evaluation
• Time management and organizational skills
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with e-learning tools or platforms