What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Director position at YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge?
The Kirk Family YMCA in Roanoke, Virginia has an immediate opening for a Childcare Director. Reporting to the Branch Executive, the Childcare Director supervises daily operations and staff for Y After School, Summer Day Camp, and various other programs. The development of quality programming / curriculum, positive communications with staff, parents, and school administration, regular site visits and staff professional development is a vital part of this position’s role and helps the Y fulfill our social responsibility, of shaping the lives of our youth. The ideal candidate has a passion for impacting the lives of the youth in the community, is detail-oriented, is an effective listener, is a strong team builder, and has a passion for serving others.
- Recruit, develop, supervise, train, and evaluate child care staff.
- Manages child care schedule / operations; responsible for coverage.
- Develop, manage, and achieve the child care budget goals. Operates within the parameters of the approved budget. Corrects variances.
- Handle all site-related concerns that may include staff, parents, participants or school personnel.
- Ensure that all sites are maintained within the Virginia Department of Social Services licensing guidelines.
- Oversee planning of age-appropriate activities for all YMCA Sites.
- Supports child care operations with a focus on back-office action items which includes registrations.
- Supports and develops (grassroots) marketing strategies / plans in collaboration with the Marketing department in areas of responsibility.
- Develop, interpret, implement, and enforce policies.
- Participates in businesses / community that will promote program growth.
- Creates, develops, and implements new programming in response to community needs.
- Collaborates with YMCA staff (team members) to enhance and strengthen all programs.
- Creates a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all members, children, parents, and guests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug-Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.
