School Aged Childcare Director

Overview:

These responsibilities include program development, staff relations, risk management, customer/community relations, licensing/professional accreditation, staff hiring, staff training, fundraising, marketing and budget development. The Director is also responsible for administering, monitoring, and refining current SACC sites, and coordinating funds for program development and scholarships.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor program budget revenue and expenses for SACC programs to meet fiscal objectives.
• Supervise and administer all aspects of the SACC programs in the contracted school districts, including staff recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation; enrollment registration; community and parent relations; marketing; and budget planning and management.
• Ensure program compliance with the Department of Children and Families and oversee issuance of license and all issues of program logistics for SACC.
• Support and actively participate in implementing the organization’s strategic priorities with aspects of the strategic plan that directly affect or involve SACC and support other departments with implementation of the strategic plan when not related to SACC, but is otherwise feasible.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise site supervisors, assistants, counselors, substitutes, and volunteer staff as it relates to the delivery of the programs.
• Develop standardized curriculum components for the before and after school programs and holiday/vacation days at camp.
• Hold routine SACC staff meetings and training with other Program Directors and/or independently. Promote and maintain a culture of first-class customer service amongst the staff in all interactions with parents and students. Develop and oversee a 10-month training schedule for SACC staff.
• Maintain close working relationships with school superintendents, principals, and administrations. Attendance at school board meetings may arise from time-to-time.
• Engage in outreach efforts to obtain new SACC districts, including attendance at school board meetings for prospective districts, as needed.
• Develop and maintain a functional parent packet and staff manual. Review and evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff. Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
• Assess program for risk and loss management issues and complete all incident reports within 24 hours of incident occurrence.
• Locate applicable grants for funding and expanding school age services and participate in and support other organization fundraising activities.
• Attend YMCA of the USA, NJSACC and/or NAA conferences and maintain regular contact with these and other professional organizations in the field of school age care.
• Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all programs.
• Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, School’s Out and the YMCA Movement.
• Cross-support other departments as needed: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Outdoor Center, Facilities, Food Service, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, human services, social services, recreation, business, or equivalent
• Three years’ experience in management, supervision, public relations, and program development.
• Experience in budget development/monitoring and marketing is necessary.
• This position also requires communication, program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, computer and planning skills as well as relational skills, integrity, flexibility, the ability to focus in the midst of commotion, and a proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.

Benefits:

• Free Childcare, Camp, and other programs
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays annually
• Professional Development Assistance
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 12% Funded Employer Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)

Posted Salary Range: USD $55,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.