Program Director - Childcare/camp

Looking for the opportunity to LOVE the place you live and work? Come join our dynamic Sonoma County Family Y team! Job Description Step into a role where your leadership directly shapes the experiences, growth, and wellbeing of children, families, and staff across our YMCA community. As our Program Director for Child Care & Camp, you’ll bring big-picture thinking, creativity, and heart to a dynamic environment where no two days look the same. This full-time, exempt leadership role offers flexibility-and requires it. Your schedule may include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends based on operational needs. If you’re someone who thrives in an environment where priorities can shift and innovation is encouraged, you’ll feel right at home. Above all, your work will directly support the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of both participants and staff. Strong communication, sound judgment, and confident decision-making will be essential as you help elevate the impact and quality of our programs. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience. Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in youth programs, childcare, camp, or related fields. Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to variable hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days). DOJ & FBI fingerprint clearance required, which includes sex offender screening. Proficient with Windows-based programs and technology systems. Essential Functions Leadership & Staff Development Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff and volunteers. Build high-performing teams through coaching, motivation, and accountability. Serve as part of the YMCA Management Team and Manager on Duty as assigned. Program & Operational Management Lead development, delivery, and evaluation of childcare and camp programs. Maintain compliance with YMCA policies, licensing standards, and safety requirements. Partner with schools, community agencies, and internal departments to support program success. Conduct routine site visits to ensure program quality, cleanliness, and safety. Strategic & Financial Oversight Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and program outcomes. Analyze data, systems, and processes to identify opportunities for growth and retention. Support fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Giving Campaign. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain accurate records and documentation. Coordinate registration, fee schedules, handbooks, and participant communications. Respond effectively to inquiries, concerns, and emergency situations. Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitmentto changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivatesrelationships to support fundraising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create smallcommunities. Empathetically listens and communicates to understand when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support. Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launch of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through team engagement. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality resultsusing a formal process to measure progress. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met, and the intended impact occurs Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior orperformance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses bestpractices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Ymca Careers Similar Positions Vice President of Youth Development YMCA of Southern Nevada Camp Director West Suburban YMCA Assistant Director Day Camp YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc.

Created: 2026-03-10