Senior Program Director

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an experienced Senior Program Director to provide strategic leadership for a team of Program Directors and their Part‑Time Teams leading After school, Day Camp, and Holiday Camp within the Dallas region. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position requires a strategic and emotionally mature leader with strong decision‑making ability, sound judgment, and the capacity to lead other leaders in a complex and fast‑moving operational environment.

The successful candidate will have proven ability in the leadership and development of full‑time staff and operational excellence. The Senior Program Director serves as a key member of the Childcare leadership team and contributes to advancing the strategic goals and long‑term impact of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. This position will office out of the White Rock YMCA.

• Leadership Responsibilities:
  Lead and develop 4–6 Program Directors ensuring safety, quality, and strong customer experience and programs of excellence and exceptional standards, as measured by Listen 360 scores, Staff Retention, Program Enrollment, and more.
• Align territory operations with YMCA and Childcare Branch strategic priorities.
• Provide fiscal oversight of a $5M+ budget.
• Build strong relationships with school district partners and community stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience including supervision and development of leadership‑level staff.
• Experience managing multi‑site operations and large teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets exceeding $3M.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, leadership presence, and the ability to lead through others while maintaining stable, high‑performing teams.