After School Site Director (Full-Time) - Palo Alto

Full-time position located at a school site in Palo Alto, California. This role requires on-campus presence during program operational hours and compliance with all federal, state, county, and city government requirements for campus access.

About the Role

The After School - School Age Child Care Site Director is responsible for the administration and operation of one after school program or day camp. The role involves ensuring high-quality, safe, and educational YMCA youth programming in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programs and activities aligned with HEPA (healthy eating and physical activity) standards.
• Develop and maintain yearly budgets.
• Establish and sustain positive relationships with program participants, families, and prospective members.
• Hire, train, and provide continuous support and feedback to program staff.
• Attend meetings, online webinars, and trainings.
• Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults, including completing required abuse prevention training.
• Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
• Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and respond to critical incidents.
• Physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities, including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Educational and experience requirements for licensed child care sites (must meet one of the following combinations):

• AA in Child Development, 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units in Administration, and 2 years of teaching experience.
• BA in Child Development, 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units in Administration, and 1 year of teaching experience.
• Child Development Credential or Permit.
• AA or Bachelor's Degree, 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units in Administration, 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or School Age Courses, and experience of 3 hours a day for 100 days in a calendar year.
• No degree: 3 semester (4.5 quarter) units in Administration, 3 units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or School Age Courses, 9 semester (13.5 quarter) units in related fields (e.g., recreation, physical education, human services, or units toward an elementary/middle school teaching credential), and experience of 3 hours a day for 100 days in a calendar year.

For grant-funded sites:

• 48 semester college units or successful completion of a District-approved parallel requirements plan.
• 1 year of experience.

Other Requirements

• Possess a Health and Safety certificate (includes Pediatric First Aid and CPR).
• Complete YMCA child abuse prevention and injury/illness prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Verification of good health via a health screening, including a TB test, within one year prior to start date or within three days after employment.
• Obtain a California clearance or criminal record exemption (from DOJ/CACI and FBI) prior to working with children and on-site.
• Minimum age of 21.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Supervisory skills in training and coaching staff to high expectations.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively to engage and inspire commitment to the Y's cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and promotes diversity and cultural competence.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Fiscal Management: Manages resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Pay

$28.00 - $30.00/hour