Regional Director of Schools Out Programs

Description

The Granite YMCA is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic youth development professional to join our dynamic, growing and purposeful Youth Development team as the Regional Director of School Age Childcare. 

This position supports the work of The Granite Y, a leading NH nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Utilizing the organization’s current strategic plan, the incumbent oversees the School Age Childcare programming for the YMCA locations of: YMCA of Concord, The Granite YMCA of Goffstown. 

This includes the supervision and development of two Program Directors and direction of their team development, collaboration with the three key support staff to ensure the highest program quality along with sustainability and growth. This position reports to the VP of Operations and acts in partnership with the Association leads to support the financial development, community relations and collaborations with school districts and community agencies. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all school age childcare sites meet YMCA guidelines, maintain Licensed status by State guidelines, and abide by Best Practices 
• Responsible for in-person support of various program locations to provide coaching, direction, support and ensure staffing coverage as needed 
• Supervise, evaluate and provide feedback to applicable Program Directors and provide direction for their team development
• Support Program Directors in recruiting and onboarding frontline employees 
• Conduct regular staff meetings, program evaluation and utilize best practice tools identified by Y-USA 
• Responsible for developing and monitoring all budgets of designated sites and ensuring that they meet all expectations and guidelines 
• Serve as a positive sales person for the program, promoting programs to area businesses, organizations and families throughout the year 
• Actively participate in regional community groups supporting school age care 
• Collaborate with Directors to ensure that all staff maintain required state licensing professional development hours 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must meet or exceed the current qualifications and requirements for Site Director as set by the state of NH Child Care Licensing      Unit 
• Must meet NH Child Care Licensing employment eligibility requirements 
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience with a minimum of 3 years of youth development program management 
• At least 7 years of experience working with children in a developmental setting 
• YUSA Team Leader certified or willing to obtain 
• Ability to travel between program locations 
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills 
• First Aid and CPR Certification within 60 days of employment 

This is a full-time salaried position with an extensive benefits package including: 

• Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays to start that accrue with tenure) 
• 50% discount on Childcare, Summer Day Camp, and Overnight Camp services 
• Paid professional development and career growth 
• After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund 
• Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Free Family YMCA Membership 
• Discounts on Y Programs