Program Director Afterschool/Day Camp

Company: YMCA
Location: Coppell
Posted on: March 15, 2026

Job Description:

The Dallas YMCA is currently seeking a Program Director for our Afterschool and Day Camp programs. Job Description Kids are our Cause! As a member of our Team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities. We are hiring for a dynamic Program Director for our Afterschool/Day camp for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas in the Irving region. In this position, you will hire, train, and coach Part Time staff, ensuring high-quality programming that meets the state and YMCA standards for safety, values, and enrichment. You will build relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen our programs and impact. With a "home base" at our Coppell Family YMCA, this Irving ISD Program Director will manage the daily operations of between 6-8 afterschool program sites and up to 2-day camp programs, ensuring that all sites meet licensing requirements, customers are satisfied, and host sites feel valued. He/She will deliver great customer service to School Hosts, Families, branch connections, and community at large. A Childcare Program Director will be a Role model to their team in the values aligned with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring. Directors ensure that all sites are staffed according to required ratios, that staff are properly onboarded, trained, and given the right resources to deliver top-notch childcare programs. will be passionate about the cause and mission of the Y, will be a demonstrated leader with outstanding judgement, and will pass all background checks and complete all trainings required to work with children and lead a team of part-time staff members. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to be inclusive, compassionate, and caring toward all Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated, successful leadership experience in supervision and management, education or business with a demonstrated ability to build and coach a team of individuals successfully Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in multi-unit childcare management Strong skills in planning, recruitment, hiring and customer service along with childcare program excellence Proven ability to build teams and relationships—able to build rapport within the local community including school administration and a proven ability to communicate effectively with all Preferred applicants will have a BS/BA degree and/or are currently a Director Certified through Child Care Licensing Ability to lift to 50 pounds, and travel to required destinations in his/her territory Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Must pass all required background checks and be compliant with all required trainings. Essential Functions Be a part of a GREAT Team, with an opportunity to make a TRUE impact on others. Opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Free Family YMCA Gym Membership and discounts to all Y programs. Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements.(PTO) Paid time off based on years of service. Annual Performance and Wage Review and professional development opportunities for advancement. Free YMCA T Shirts for Afterschool and Day Camp Employee Referral Bonus of $100

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