Childcare Program Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Decatur
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Join a strong team as the Y SACC and Camp Director for the
Decatur Family YMCA. Job Description This position supports the
work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening
community through youth development, healthy living, and social
responsibility. The SACC & Daycamp Program Director will lead
current programs in place including: Before & After School
programming, School Day Out program, and summer daycamp. This
position will oversee the implementation and facilitation of
innovative curriculum and activities, supervise, develop, coach,
and train staff to ensure that participant’s development occurs in
a fun, healthy and safe environment, and ensure program outcomes
are consistently achieved. Typical work week may include early
morning, late afternoon with some occasional weeknights and weekend
events. Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age. Possesses
a 2 year degree in a related field or experience of at least two
years directing organizing, and running similar programs. Minimum
of one-year related experience working with school-aged children.
Minimum one-year supervisory experience. Ability to direct programs
through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of
budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and
fundraising. Ability to establish and maintain positive
relationships with others. Ability to relate effectively with
diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
the community. Strong written and oral communication skills
required. CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days
of hire. Exhibit the core values of caring, respect, honesty, and
responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA. Must
have a current driver’s license. Essential Functions
Responsibilities for this position are determined by school year
and summer seasons; during the school year oversees Y before and
after school program and school day out program. During the Summer,
oversees the onsite day camp. Directs and supervises program
activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA
objectives. Hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs staff
and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Assists in
marketing and distribution of program information, organizes and
schedules program registrations. Assists in monitoring program
budget to meet fiscal objectives. Ensures proper program
participation registration in all programs Compiles program
statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of
participation in programs. Monitors daily program operations to
adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
Purchases and maintains supplies for all program activities.
Maintain accurate staff and child records at all times. Coordinates
use of facilities for program activities and events. Assists in
YMCA fundraising activities and special events including Annual
Campaign. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a
timely manner. Participate in branch meetings as a member of the
leadership team. Responsible for strict adherence to all YMCA
policies and procedures as well as State of Illinois licensing
rules. Conducts annual review of those policies and procedures. Be
a champion for overall branch membership goals, retention, and
satisfaction. Performs other duties as assigned. Employees are held
responsible for all duties of the job.
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