School Age Child Care Site Director

Final date to receive applications:
August 27, 2026

Imagine knowing that what you do each day positively effects the lives of children in your community. If you want to have that kind of impact, the Frederick YMCA is the perfect fit for you! We are hiring team members for our BASE (Before and After School Enrichment) program. We'd love you to have you join the Frederick YMCA family!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position will have overall responsibility for the direction and supervision of the Before & After School Enrichment site, including staffing, programming, and budgeting.

BENEFITS:

We offer an extensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes:

Free Household Membership Medical Dental & Vision Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Retirement benefits will vest at 12% after 2 years of employment

Discount on childcare and other Y programs

Paid Time Off Bereavement leave KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

He/she must have the ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and management; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of MSDE regulations; demonstrate problem solving skills and reasoning ability; effective and efficient time management; demonstrate capacity for managing and leading people; excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and coaching skills, and organizational skills; ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit.

Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization; maintain a work ethic that holds a high standard to organizational accountability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Personnel Management Maintain stable, high quality staffing which complies with licensing regulations and insures strong leadership and creative programming at all sites.

Participate in interview process for all site staff.

Responsible for the site orientation, training and career development for all site staff with assistance from Regional Director.

Proactively monitor the qualification status for all site staff, including but not limited to CPR/FA, Code of Conduct, MSDE required trainings, etc.

Insure all licensing paperwork has been submitted to Regional Director within the required time frame as determined by MSDE.Provide direct supervision to site staff.

Address, document and resolve performance related and/or disciplinary issues in accordance with HR guidelines.

Observe site staff performance throughout the year. Write and conduct three month and annual performance reviews on all site staff.

Address, document and resolve complaints and concerns form parents, other staff and school personnel. Inform Regional Director of any issues with parents, site staff or school personnel. Work with Regional Director to address and resolve complaints and/or concerns in a timely fashion.

Recognize positive feedback regarding site staff and site performance through staff recognition program.

Insure compliance with Paycom procedures.

Assist in termination of site staff in accordance with HR guidelines.

Fiscal Management Adhere to annual site budget guidelines

Monitor and review site revenue and expenses to insure they meet budgeted guidelines. Adjust monthly spending, if needed based on changes in enrollment.

Insure enrollment meets or exceeds budgeted guidelines. Take corrective action as needed.

Monitor wait lists to insure that site that is at full capacity and have all available spaces filled.

Insure summer camp enrollment meets or exceeds budgeted figures.

Work with Regional Director and Marketing Director to develop and implement a marketing plan to boost enrollment if needed.

Program Management Insure high quality programming to be compliant with MSDE guidelines and provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for all participants and  at assigned site during all hours of operation throughout the…