YMCA of Northern Colorado

School Age Program Director

The Community Branch Program Director (PD) assumes responsibility for the management and operations of multiple program sites within assigned department. The PD is responsible for leading the development and implementation of programming at multiple before/after school and summer camp programs/locations, providing leadership for staff, contributing to program operating procedures and standards, risk management policies, while ensuring financial sustainability. The PD works in collaboration throughout all departments of the organization to ensure financial stability, consistent implementation of the mission and high quality programming in all areas according to YMCA of Northern Colorado standards and goals.

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The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

  • Manages, directs and coordinates program areas for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs and expands new programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, while ensuring adequate training is delivered/completed in multiple methods including Training Home.
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
  • Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports safety practices aligning with YMCA, Health Department, and CDHS standards.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign, committees and other Board functions as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files, including staff training hours, as required by Human Resources and CDHS.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information working in collaboration with the Marketing department.
  • Compiles program statistics, including parent surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Participates in required ratio shifts each week/month as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in staff management, program development, and implementation.
  • Must be Director Qualified in the state of Colorado.
  • Typical requirements by the end of the the 1st day on the job includes completion of Child Abuse Prevention; Bloodborne Pathogens; Incident Reporting; Work Related CPR; First Aid; AED; Medication Administration required within 30 days of hire.
  • Ability to meet YMCA driver requirement.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of age groups, demographics and have ability to collaborate well with a number of groups and individuals.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Experience in multiple site management, in program development for school age children in a licensed program, as well as experience with fiscal management and staff.
  • Ability and desire to embrace the mission of the YMCA.


All Employees receive a free individual membership and anyone working 10+ hours receive a free family membership, 50-100% off our programs and if eligible, we contribute the equivalent of 12% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund.

Full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 3 weeks of paid vacation, 88 hours of paid sick time, and 8 paid holidays per year. Free YMCA programs include after-school programs, Camp NOCO traditional day camp, youth sports, learn to skate, and swim lessons. Discounted YMCA programs include preschool, YMCA Camp Santa Maria overnight camp, personal training, and specialty summer camps. The Y offers generous medical, dental, and vision benefits. We provide long-term disability and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.

USD $24.00 - USD $26.00 /Hr.
  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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