Community Programs Director

About the role

The Frost Valley YMCA is seeking a Community Programs Director in Claryville. The Community Programs Director provides strategic leadership for the planning, growth, and quality of Frost Valley YMCA’s community-facing programs. This role focuses on building strong relationships across the local community, identifying emerging needs, and developing new programs and partnerships that expand Frost Valley’s reach and impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations, Day Camp, Equestrian Day Camp, childcare, afterschool, and community programs
• Maintain overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and positive experience of all participants
• Advance the financial sustainability of community programs
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of community-oriented programs and signature events
• Serve as a visible representative of Frost Valley YMCA by attending community tabling or outreach events annually, and supporting marketing and enrollment efforts
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to design new programs and partnerships that expand Frost Valley’s impact and accessibility
• Supervise, coach, and support the Community Programs Coordinator, including maintaining a regular onsite presence at the school during the academic year
• Supervise, coach, and support the Childcare Manager, Partner with the Community Programs Coordinator to recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and retain seasonal, part-time, and leadership staff
• Inspire and lead the Community Programs staff team
• Ensure staff compliance with all personnel policies and utilize progressive discipline practices as needed
• Oversee scheduling and payroll processes
• Support the maintenance of participant records and staff files, including registrations, permissions, physicals, emergency information, and training documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary liaison for families, campers, and students
• Collaborate with Development teams to support fundraising efforts
• Maintain the childcare license and ensure all regulatory documentation, inspections, and compliance requirements are met consistently and proactively

Requirements

• Reference Check
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR Certification, or willingness to obtain
• 5+ years experience working with Youth, including leadership roles
• Proficiency in Google suite
• Able to sit and stand long periods of time and lift 50 pounds
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Education, Recreation, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

Skills

• Reliable
• Detail Oriented
• Motivated
• Personable

Benefits

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, First Shift, Hybrid Schedule and onsite, $65,000 - $72,000 yearly, Benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and 401K/Retirement.

Apply

by emailing hr@frostvalley.org and apply online at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3895540