Director of Afterschool Programs & Youth Development

RESPONSIBLE/

REPORTS TO:

Vice President Youth Development

POSITION LAST UPDATED:
July 2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet qualifications for Operations Director through Child Care Licensing
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in child development, education, human services, recreation, or a related field prefered. Equivilant combination of education, managment coursework, credentilas (such as CDA or Child Care Adminstrator Credential), and qualifying experience that meet Texas Child Care Regulation requirments will be considered.
• Minimum of three years of pregressively responsible experince in a licensed child care, after school, or youth development program, including supervisory experience preffered.
• Ability to provide proof of education, credentials, and experince required for licensing.
• Must qualify as a Program Director under Texas Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards and maintain eligibility thoughout employement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in overseeing multiple program sites
• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Education, or a related field
• Experience in financial budgeting
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hire, train, and supervise staff, substitutes, and volunteers.
• Coach Site Directors’ on leadership skills and increase engagement through staff development
• Communicate with families positively and professionally verbally and through email.
• Responsible for the overall quality of programs and compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with the school administration.
• Develop marketing plans to maximize enrollment at After school sites.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and administrative systems
• Order supplies within budget for each program
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Accurately complete all reports and submit them on time.
• Attend all meetings and functions required by the position, including evening and weekend events.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Associate Vice President Youth Development
• Develop positive relationships with parents and students
• Collaborate with other community agencies, CCMS, FWAS, and school district personnel
• Interact with grant writers, funders, and board members to share program information
• Work cooperatively with affiliate staff.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
This position is responsible to the Associate Vice President Youth Development

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Program Operations

• Design and implement After school programs to meet the unique needs of youth
• This positoin operates in a hybrid work enviorment. The Program Director is expected to work in the Camp Fire administrative office on designated office days as assigned and conduct onsite visits to assigned After school locations during program operating hours throughout the week.
• Evaluate program quality and effectiveness and update or improve programs as necessary
• Responsible for year-end financial results of assigned After school programs and work with other departments at Camp Fire to support affiliate-wide programs and activities.

Human resources

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, and manage staff.
• Maintain accurate records and staff files that meet Licensing and Camp Fire standards
• Conduct annual evaluations and guide staff in goal setting and work/plan development
• Ensure compliance with Licensing and affiliate Policies and Procedures
• Provide formal and informal recognition of paid and volunteer staff
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with co-workers, school faculty, and families

Financial Operations

• Assess weekly enrollment and revenue reports, recognize successes, and make necessary changes to make budget
• Review income statements monthly and adjust spending as needed
• Complete p-card records accurately and on time and manage expenses within budget.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Promote After school programs with ongoing communication and participation in community events
• Provide the marketing team with photos and stories of student activities and successes
  
  Work with the marketing team to develop program marketing materials

Facility Management

• Monit…