Program Manager- Weekley YMCA OST

Position Summary

In this role, you'll combine leadership, program management, and community engagement to deliver high-quality after school and day camp programs. You'll play a key role in creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can grow, explore their interests, and thrive.

YMCA of Greater Houston Youth Development Program Manager supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position assists with organizing and implementing high-quality YMCA after school and day camp programming. The Youth Development Program Manager will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while inspiring youth to discover their passions.

This position will enthusiastically represent the YMCA by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job. This role supports transportation logistics for after school programming, including coordinating transportation for onsite participants and assisting with operations at offsite program locations throughout the Bellaire and West University area, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient transitions in alignment with YMCA safety standards and procedures.

• 1. Program Quality:
  Actively works within assigned program area to provide oversight and coordinate high-quality youth development programs in after school and outdoor day camp settings for assigned location/s, in adherence to Y program model, curriculum, and quality standards. Ensure campgrounds and program space are safe and engaging.
• 2. Program Compliance:
  Ensure that all assigned program areas comply with YMCA standards, risk management policies are followed, plus state and local regulations are adhered to. Monitors compliance status in the Child Care Licensing (CCL) portal and oversees Workforce Solutions FA portals to ensure accurate, timely documentation and follow-up.
• 3. Program Evaluation:
  Monitors and evaluates program delivery within the program area. Supports and assists the program director by identifying program needs concerning staffing, program supplies, equipment, and curriculum implementation. Prints weekly compliance documents, including rosters, activity plans, and required forms to support accurate evaluation and record-keeping.
• 4. Administrative Support:
  Manages key administrative functions including ordering snacks, curriculum, and program supplies. Submits snack and meal updates to the Houston Food Bank. Maintains parent communication templates, assists with distributing program information, and designs flyers and promotional materials. Coordinates regional t-shirt orders and schedules/prepares regional meetings and update calls. Supports management of participant waitlists and assists in establishing staff recruitment goals aligned with site capacity.
• 5. Staff Development:
  Assists with onboarding and training of new staff to ensure high-quality program delivery. Coordinates staff appreciation efforts, including recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, and achievements. Supports consistent communication and development across regional teams.
• 6. Marketing & Promotion:
  Assist with the implementation of marketing strategies to promote program growth and brand exposure to the targeted communities and families. Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information and shares photos/videos with ISD partners and internal Operations teams to support visibility and partnership engagement.
• 7. Problem-Solving:
  Identifies concerns within program operations and works with the program director to resolve them in a timely, solution focused manner.
• 8. Center/Program Engagement:
  Actively participates in center/program-related events, meetings, and staff training. Develop and maintain good working relationships with the directors, managers, staff, parents, and families by way of open communication, positive problem-solving, flexibility, and teamwork, and positive problem solving. Shares media content with school districts and internal teams to strengthen…