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Lakeland Hills Family YMCA · 13 hours ago

Kids Club Program Director

100 FANNY ROAD - MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $55K/yr

3+ years exp

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is a community-focused organization dedicated to youth development. The Kids Club Director provides leadership and oversight for the YMCA’s Before and After School Programs, off-site summer camps, and vacation camps, ensuring program quality and compliance while building strong relationships with families and community partners.

Health and Human Services

Responsibilities

Oversee Before and After School Programs, including scheduling, curriculum, and continuous improvement

Manage off-site summer camps and support vacation camps and special youth events

Ensure programs are safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate

Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff across multiple locations

Lead staff training in safety, behavior management, curriculum, and YMCA values

Foster a positive, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture

Maintain NJ State childcare licensing compliance

Serve as primary contact for licensing inspections and audits

Ensure all required staff certifications and trainings are completed

Develop and monitor program budgets

Track enrollment, payroll, expenses, and revenue

Identify opportunities for program growth and efficiency

Build strong partnerships with school districts, families, and community organizations

Respond promptly and professionally to family concerns and inquiries

Obtain and maintain YMCA CPR/First Aid Instructor and Babysitting Instructor certifications

Deliver certification courses as needed (YMCA support provided)

Qualification

Youth program experienceSupervisory experienceNJ childcare licensing knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganization skillsConflict-resolution skills