Site Director - Before and After School Care

About the Role

The Program Coordinator supports the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role coordinates and oversees program areas, staff, and participants, ensuring a quality experience focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements lesson plans and/or program delivery assignments.
• Hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed in conjunction with the director.
• Assists with review and evaluation of staff performance.
• Develops strategies to motivate staff and engages with participants in a friendly, professional manner.
• Leads activities for assigned groups of participants.
• Supervises the program area to ensure participant safety, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment.
• Communicates effectively with parents and participants regarding program scheduling and requirements.
• Maintains accurate attendance records.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Completes necessary reports.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21.
• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• One year of previous work experience in a similar program; coordinating experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching, recreation, childcare, or physical education is a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience and experience with diverse populations preferred.
• CPR, Basic First Aid, and AED certification within 60 days of employment.
• Excellent human relations, organizational, and communication skills.

Skills

• Collaboration: Builds sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses ideas effectively to engage and inspire.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program goals are met and intended impact is achieved.
• Developing Self & Others: Supports personal and professional growth for staff, volunteers, and participants.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to remain stationary for several hours at a time and occasionally move within the office.
• Travel to and traverse multiple YMCA Cape Cod locations, including stairs.
• Frequent computer and office machinery operation.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with staff, members, vendors, and partners.
• May require working more than 40 hours per week, potentially causing fatigue or stress.
• Primarily works in an office setting but may travel to multiple locations and community partner meetings.