Head Daycare Leader

About the role

The Head Daycare Leader role involves guiding a team of Gametime Program Leaders, supporting daily operations, and fostering a welcoming environment for 25-30 children. The position offers flexible scheduling options and is open to both seasonal and part-time candidates.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-season staff/director meetings and required training sessions
• Assist the Program Supervisor with registration and program paperwork
• Maintain organized and updated program files
• Absorb and implement new staff hires and separations
• Oversee Leader performance and ensure clear understanding of rules and expectations
• Ensure Leaders follow all policies and procedures related to first aid, discipline, transportation, and conduct
• Develop and manage staff schedules
• Schedule and facilitate staff meetings
• Arrange substitute coverage when Leaders are absent
• Ensure the assigned site remains clean, organized, and compliant with state regulations for school-age programs
• Report to work on time and maintain reliable attendance
• Act as a primary point of contact for families and represent the Gametime program professionally
• Create and implement weekly activity schedules
• Coordinate and assist with transportation from local elementary schools to the Durango Community Recreation Center
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Verifiable education or training in working with school-age children (e.g., recreation, education, scouting, 4-H)
• Bachelor’s degree in recreation, education (with a specialty in art, elementary, or early childhood education), or a related field (if not meeting the educational requirement)
• Two years of college coursework and at least six months of verifiable full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience after the age of 18 providing care and supervision for four (4) or more children (if not meeting the educational requirement)
• Three years of verifiable full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience after the age of 18 providing care and supervision for four (4) or more children (if not meeting the educational requirement)
• Completion of 6 semester hours, 9 quarter hours, or 40 clock hours of coursework applicable to school-age children within the first 9 months of employment (if not meeting the educational requirement)
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain) to transport children if assigned

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting a team in a youth program setting
• Stay organized and communicate clearly with staff, families, and supervisors
• Comfortable managing schedules, logistics, and day-to-day problem solving
• Support a positive team culture and hold staff accountable to expectations
• Bring energy, patience, and a genuine interest in working with kids

Skills

• Team leadership
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Customer service

Benefits

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

Pay

Compensation details are available upon request.

Schedule

• Seasonal (six months): Runs from spring to fall, scheduled Monday–Friday with up to 40 hours per week
• Part-Time (year-round): Flexible schedule, up to 20–27 hours per week