Afterschool District Manager

ABOUT US  

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The AfterSchool District Manager oversees Out-of-School Time (OST) program operations across two school sites. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances direct program delivery with staff supervision and multi-site coordination. The AfterSchool District Manager works daily with frontline staff, participants, families, school administrators, and community partners to ensure consistent, high-quality programming at both locations. This position requires strong organizational skill, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective working relationships with school personnel while keeping two programs running smoothly at the same time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Operations

• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of OST programs across two school sites.
• Provide daily supervision and direct programming for a group of participants.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to ensure all activities are planned and implemented in compliance with YMCA of Western North Carolina policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain strict compliance standards with all state and local regulatory agencies at both sites.
• Create, complete, review, update, and maintain all required program records and documentation.
• Follow established protocols to coordinate incident and emergency response.
• Purchase and manage distribution of program supplies within budget.
• Utilize standard business software and hardware systems (Microsoft Office Suite, Daxko Operations and Attendance Tracker, laptops, smartphones, 2-way radios) to accomplish daily administrative and operational tasks.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervise, schedule, and support frontline program staff across both sites, including ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Maintain a positive work environment across both sites by providing consistent staff training, recognition, and coaching; assess individual progress toward program goals and KPIs and address development opportunities through regular one-on-one check-ins.
• Implement a results-based management approach, assess progress toward identified goals and KPIs, and discuss development opportunities with staff regularly.
• Build a cohesive team across two sites that applies diverse skills and perspectives to advancing the YMCA mission.

School and Family Relationships

• Coordinate with school administration, teachers, and community partners at both sites to implement programming that meets participant needs.
• Maintain consistent, open, and supportive communication with parents, staff, and school personnel.
• Address concerns and requests from parents, school administration, and other stakeholders; troubleshoot difficult situations with administration toward effective outcomes.
• Plan and facilitate meaningful family engagement opportunities on a regular basis.
• Facilitate integration of the YMCA program and mission into the school culture at both sites.
• Monitor and promote participant recruitment to support optimal enrollment at each location.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Support the department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals and KPIs.
• Participate in the budgeting process and serve as a responsible steward of association resources.
• Participate in YMCA of WNC leadership meetings and actively support the YMCA mission and vision.
• Support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign through donor stewardship.
• Model inclusive behaviors and embrace all dimensions of diversity.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in outdoor education, recreation, environmental education, youth development, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth in a childcare, afterschool, or camp setting, including at least 2 years directly supervising paid staff.
• Must, within 120 days of employment, obtain and maintain a level 4 or higher certification on the NC School-Age Professional Scale, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required prior to first day of employment; renewals required as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for travel between sites.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and develop frontline staff .
• Understanding of child development across age groups and the ability to use that knowledge as a resource with staff.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate curriculum development and behavior management techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences, including children, families, and school personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn program-specific software platforms.
• Ability to pass required background checks and clearances.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and/or be active for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments with fluctuations in weather
• Must be able to clearly see, hear and speak
• Must be able to solve, reason, make decisions, and use sound judgement when distracted by noise and activity

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance and long-term disability paid by the Y; short-term disability, term life insurance and dependent life insurance is available for purchase; generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer contribution of 12% of salary (subject to eligibility requirements), free YMCA membership, free afterschool childcare and summer day camp and program discounts.

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Salary : $44,233 - $55,291