After School Site Director

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through 25 traditional Y facilities located in St. Louis City, eight Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Support planning and coordination of program and its activities.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of YMCA, State and School guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ensure individual needs of children are met.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, families, school personnel and volunteers.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children, staff and family safety and well being
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that advance all areas of children’s development and learning, including social, emotional, intellectual and physical competency
• Conduct program in accordance with YMCA goals and principles of developmentally appropriate practices
• Supervise and mentor group leaders and support staff.
• Support program growth and development.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS-(also see State or Director Variance requirements):

• Must be at least 18 years of age (see specific requirements)
• Possess at least 1 year experience working in child care/camp/recreation or related field.
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment.
• Strong communication, organization and detail skills.
• Understanding of the role of volunteerism within the YMCA.
• Must have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated and possess knowledge of group work principles.

Program Specific Requirements

Site Director-Exemption or Variance

• Certification in the following areas per required timeline:

• Principals of Early Learning & Afterschool

• Engaging Youth 5-9

• Engaging Youth 9-12

• School Are Child Care Director

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• Tuition Reimbursement Options
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare