Childcare Program Manager - Wildwood YMCA

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 a program and its activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Manage communication through media relations, social media, etc
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Support growth and program development.• Direct and supervise all staff and their responsibilities.
• Compose scheduling for childwatch attendants
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of all children.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met
• Ensure proper coordination of the program.
• 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.

• College Degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred, as a coordinator of people or related activity.
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment.
• Understanding of the role of volunteerism within the YMCA.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare