Child Care Director

R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, 301 Sentara Circle , Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.

Under the supervision of the Child Care Executive and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, the Child Care Director shall be accountable for the development, promotion, management and growth of all assigned youth development programming in accordance with the Virginia Department of Social Services Child Care Licensing Standards and policies of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas.

With an emphasis on ensuring the highest quality service to members and guests, the Child Care Director will work closely with other center leaders in efforts to welcome, connect, support, and engage all members.

• Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
• Promote a professional values-based culture by leading with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Maintain relationships with members, program participants and partner agencies through verbal and written communications and to encourage the growth of membership participation.
• Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising efforts to include Annual Giving Campaigns through recruitment and leadership of a team of volunteers.

• Organize, plan, promote, and schedule programs and annual events.
• Plan and implement special events including but not limited to Kids/Parent’s Night Out and seasonal festivals to assist in center retention efforts.
• Plan and implement holiday, seasonal and school closure day activities.
• Review and evaluate all programs to determine participant needs and possible areas of improvement or growth.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery. This includes, but is not limited to school principals, officials, and church personnel.
• Develop a volunteer parent advisory committee to maintain and evaluate programs, as well as plan special events.
• Stay current and informed with up-to-date childcare issues in the state and community.

• Work with center leadership staff to increase performance in KPI-identified areas.
• Prepare and administer assigned annual budget, making revisions as necessary to meet or exceed budget guidelines.
• Manage weekly payments by the parents of the school age and day camp participants.
• Purchase, care, maintain, and store of program supplies and equipment in accordance with the operating budget.
• Maintain proper documentation to meet or exceed state licensing requirements and…