School Age Site Director

Join the Y as a Program Director and lead high-impact programs that support children and families year-round! During the school year, you’ll oversee daily operations of our licensed afterschool programs across multiple sites, fostering safe, engaging environments for children in grades K–5. In the summer, you’ll shift into a leadership role at Camp Koda, managing operations and ensuring campers have a fun, meaningful, and enriching experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, loves working with children, and excels at supporting and leading staff.

Schedule and Location:

This position works in the Georgia Elementary School location for both afterschool and Camp Koda.

This is a year-round hourly position scheduled for 37 hours per week during the school year (August–June) and 40 hours per week during the summer (June–August). During the school year, the position includes 20 hours per week of in-person program supervision, 10 hours of on-site collaboration with schools, and 7 hours of remote administrative work. Summer work is primarily based at Camp Koda locations, with full-time on-site responsibilities.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

Make an Impact: Create safe, supportive spaces where kids grow, play, and thrive—after school and all summer long.

Build Connections: Collaborate with schools, families, and community partners while leading a dedicated team of staff.

Grow Professionally: Hone your skills in program leadership, team management, logistics, and compliance.

Enjoy Y Benefits: Free Y membership, program discounts, paid training, and a team that believes in the work we do.

What You’ll Do:

During the Summer (Camp Koda):

• Serve as a Camp Director for Camp Koda, overseeing daily camp operations and staff teams
• Lead and mentor seasonal camp staff, ensuring strong program delivery and camper safety
• Coordinate weekly camp schedules, field trips, and special events
• Communicate effectively with camp families, including weekly newsletters and updates
• Ensure daily safety procedures, including transportation, attendance tracking, and incident reporting
• Oversee camper rosters, group assignments, and equipment/supply needs
• Model and promote positive behavior, inclusion, and Y core values
• Manage and resolve day-to-day challenges with flexibility and professionalism

During the School Year (Afterschool Program):

• Oversee day-to-day operations of licensed afterschool programs serving children in grades K–5
• Supervise and support Site Directors and part-time staff across multiple program locations
• Collaborate with school administrators to align programs with school culture and goals
• Develop and implement curriculum and activities in line with Y values and licensing requirements
• Ensure programs meet or exceed Vermont Child Care Licensing regulations
• Track and submit licensing and BFIS compliance documentation
• Create and manage staff schedules, timesheets, and payroll approvals
• Communicate regularly with families and respond to concerns or behavioral incidents
• Plan and host family engagement events such as Kids Night Out
• Monitor rosters, attendance, and enrollment logistics across sites

Year-Round Responsibilities:

• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and community events as a representative of the Y
• Support continuous improvement of both afterschool and camp programs
• Be flexible and willing to substitute at other sites when needed.
• Serve as a role model of the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position takes place in an active school setting and requires the employee have:

• Ability to effectively supervise and ensure the safety of children by maintaining visual and auditory awareness in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, or support children and program materials up to 40 pounds as needed for care, safety, and activity setup.
• Ability to engage in active participation in all aspects of the program, including games, crafts, gym time, and outdoor play.
• Ability to move throughout school and program spaces, including classrooms, playgrounds, and common areas.
• Ability to stand and stay active for long periods, including frequent movement such as kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments, schedules, and group dynamics in a fast-paced, high-energy setting.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations.
• Ability to work in and adapt to all weather conditions including rain, heat, mud, bugs, and more.