DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHPS
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF, Boca Raton, FL, United States
Director Of School-Age Programs And Community Partnerships
This position reports directly to the Executive Leadership. The Director of School-Age Programs and Community Partnerships provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all school-age childcare programs, including Afterschool, Summer Day Camp, Holiday Camps, Youth Enrichment, Special Needs and Specialty Programs offered both at the YMCA and at offsite locations. This Senior level role is responsible for the development, expansion, and sustainability of on-site and offsite programs, including the establishment of new program locations through partnerships with schools, municipalities, and community organizations. The Director provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned staff, ensures regulatory compliance, drives program quality and growth, and serves as a key liaison to committees, advisory boards, and community partners. Qualifications
Essential Functions: Financial Development: Actively participates in and provides leadership for special events, fundraising initiatives, and major program-based revenue opportunities. Provides leadership and support to the Annual Campaign, volunteer committees, and donor engagement efforts as assigned. Achieves high levels of staff engagement and program participation in the Annual Campaign. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with community partners, school administrators, vendors, and local organizations to support program growth and sustainability. Staff Development: Develops and promotes a member-focused, mission-driven staff culture based on relationship building, accountability, and service excellence. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supports department leadership and frontline staff across all school-age and offsite programs. Ensures all YMCA personnel policies and procedures are followed consistently across all program locations. Maintains current job descriptions, completes timely performance evaluations, and ensures accurate and timely payroll and personnel submissions. Develops, implements, and maintains professional development, succession planning, and staff recognition initiatives. Develops and facilitates staff training throughout the year, with a focus on leadership development, program quality, safety, and compliance. Works closely with the Human Resources Director on staff development, corrective action, performance management, and compliance matters. Fiscal Management: Develops, manages, and achieves annual operating budgets for all school-age, enrichment, and offsite programs. Implement strategies to grow program enrollment, revenue, and retention through strong marketing, partnerships, innovation, and customer service. Evaluates financial performance regularly and demonstrates fiscal competence through accurate forecasting, variance reporting, and corrective action. Identifies and implements efficient operating practices to maximize resources and program sustainability. Supports the evaluation and launch of new offsite program models that align with financial and mission-driven goals. Program and Membership Operations: Provides strategic oversight of all school-age childcare and youth enrichment programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality YMCA experience across all locations. Develops and sustains relationship-centered programs that place the participant and family experience at the center of all decisions. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of new programs, including offsite afterschool sites and summer camp locations. Routinely evaluates program quality, outcomes, and participant satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed. Adapts programs and services to meet evolving community needs and emerging partnership opportunities. Ensures compliance with all state and local licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and YMCA policies. Ensures safety procedures, supervision standards, and program guidelines are consistently followed. Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop and execute promotional plans for programs and new initiatives. Maintains strong focus on Listen360 survey results and continuous improvement efforts. Creates and maintains an inclusive program environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging. Ensures facilities, equipment, vehicles, and program spaces are maintained according to state, federal, and YMCA standards. Oversees risk management practices related to youth programs, including child abuse prevention, reporting policies, and staff training, in collaboration with the Human Resources Director. Participates in Association task forces, leadership initiatives, and cross-departmental projects as assigned. Represents the YMCA professionally within the community, with school districts, partner organizations, and at industry meetings. Any other duties as required by supervisor. Education, Training & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation Management, Human Services, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Current and valid Director's Credential required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in school-age childcare, youth development, or related program operations. Demonstrated experience managing offsite programs, multiple locations, and community partnerships. Strong leadership, fiscal management, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of state licensing regulations and best practices in youth program administration. YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends. CPR and First Aid certifications may be required. YMCA Competencies (Team or Multi-Team Leader): Mission and Community Oriented: Models honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Practices inclusion and cross-cultural understanding. Models best practices of engaging and collaborating with members and community. Assists in the orientation, training, and development of volunteers. People Oriented: Uses positional authority appropriately. Effectively engages group dynamics to develop diverse teams. Effectively tailors communications and influence strategies to the audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support. Results Oriented Monitors qualitative and quantitative expectations. Encourages and supports curiosity, creativity, innovation and calculated risk-taking of others. Provide others with frameworks for decision-making. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to generate funds. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Personal Development Oriented Manages emotions appropriately. Shares new insights, facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of changes Disclaimers: Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
This position reports directly to the Executive Leadership. The Director of School-Age Programs and Community Partnerships provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all school-age childcare programs, including Afterschool, Summer Day Camp, Holiday Camps, Youth Enrichment, Special Needs and Specialty Programs offered both at the YMCA and at offsite locations. This Senior level role is responsible for the development, expansion, and sustainability of on-site and offsite programs, including the establishment of new program locations through partnerships with schools, municipalities, and community organizations. The Director provides direct supervision and leadership to assigned staff, ensures regulatory compliance, drives program quality and growth, and serves as a key liaison to committees, advisory boards, and community partners. Qualifications
Essential Functions: Financial Development: Actively participates in and provides leadership for special events, fundraising initiatives, and major program-based revenue opportunities. Provides leadership and support to the Annual Campaign, volunteer committees, and donor engagement efforts as assigned. Achieves high levels of staff engagement and program participation in the Annual Campaign. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with community partners, school administrators, vendors, and local organizations to support program growth and sustainability. Staff Development: Develops and promotes a member-focused, mission-driven staff culture based on relationship building, accountability, and service excellence. Recruits, hires, trains, evaluates, and supports department leadership and frontline staff across all school-age and offsite programs. Ensures all YMCA personnel policies and procedures are followed consistently across all program locations. Maintains current job descriptions, completes timely performance evaluations, and ensures accurate and timely payroll and personnel submissions. Develops, implements, and maintains professional development, succession planning, and staff recognition initiatives. Develops and facilitates staff training throughout the year, with a focus on leadership development, program quality, safety, and compliance. Works closely with the Human Resources Director on staff development, corrective action, performance management, and compliance matters. Fiscal Management: Develops, manages, and achieves annual operating budgets for all school-age, enrichment, and offsite programs. Implement strategies to grow program enrollment, revenue, and retention through strong marketing, partnerships, innovation, and customer service. Evaluates financial performance regularly and demonstrates fiscal competence through accurate forecasting, variance reporting, and corrective action. Identifies and implements efficient operating practices to maximize resources and program sustainability. Supports the evaluation and launch of new offsite program models that align with financial and mission-driven goals. Program and Membership Operations: Provides strategic oversight of all school-age childcare and youth enrichment programs, ensuring consistent, high-quality YMCA experience across all locations. Develops and sustains relationship-centered programs that place the participant and family experience at the center of all decisions. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of new programs, including offsite afterschool sites and summer camp locations. Routinely evaluates program quality, outcomes, and participant satisfaction, implementing improvements as needed. Adapts programs and services to meet evolving community needs and emerging partnership opportunities. Ensures compliance with all state and local licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and YMCA policies. Ensures safety procedures, supervision standards, and program guidelines are consistently followed. Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop and execute promotional plans for programs and new initiatives. Maintains strong focus on Listen360 survey results and continuous improvement efforts. Creates and maintains an inclusive program environment that values diversity, equity, and belonging. Ensures facilities, equipment, vehicles, and program spaces are maintained according to state, federal, and YMCA standards. Oversees risk management practices related to youth programs, including child abuse prevention, reporting policies, and staff training, in collaboration with the Human Resources Director. Participates in Association task forces, leadership initiatives, and cross-departmental projects as assigned. Represents the YMCA professionally within the community, with school districts, partner organizations, and at industry meetings. Any other duties as required by supervisor. Education, Training & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation Management, Human Services, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Current and valid Director's Credential required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in school-age childcare, youth development, or related program operations. Demonstrated experience managing offsite programs, multiple locations, and community partnerships. Strong leadership, fiscal management, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of state licensing regulations and best practices in youth program administration. YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends. CPR and First Aid certifications may be required. YMCA Competencies (Team or Multi-Team Leader): Mission and Community Oriented: Models honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Practices inclusion and cross-cultural understanding. Models best practices of engaging and collaborating with members and community. Assists in the orientation, training, and development of volunteers. People Oriented: Uses positional authority appropriately. Effectively engages group dynamics to develop diverse teams. Effectively tailors communications and influence strategies to the audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support. Results Oriented Monitors qualitative and quantitative expectations. Encourages and supports curiosity, creativity, innovation and calculated risk-taking of others. Provide others with frameworks for decision-making. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Cultivates relationships to generate funds. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Personal Development Oriented Manages emotions appropriately. Shares new insights, facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of changes Disclaimers: Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screen. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.