Do you love working with children and leading a team? The Kenosha YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic School Age Site Director to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive before and after school.
As a School Age Site Director, you'll lead daily program operations, mentor staff, build strong relationships with families, and ensure high-quality programming that meets YMCA standards and Wisconsin licensing requirements. Every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth.
What You'll Do- Lead the daily operation of a licensed school-age program serving children ages 5–12.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child feels supported.
- Supervise, coach, schedule, and develop site staff to ensure a high-quality program.
- Plan and lead fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage learning, creativity, and healthy development.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, school staff, and the community.
- Manage program administration, including attendance, documentation, incident reports, and emergency procedures.
- Support program enrollment, family engagement, staff meetings, and ongoing training.
If you're a positive leader who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to have you on our team!
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years
- Participate in YMCA trainings
- First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate current (obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Complete 15 hours of continuing education in a year
- Must maintain state requirements for Center Director for 50 or fewer children
- Provide current Wisconsin certificate from The Registry with level 7 or higher
Employee Benefits Include:
- Free FAMILY Membership
- Flexible Work Schedule
- A Team Atmosphere
- Discount on Y Programs
- Discount on Child Care
- Paid training
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Making a difference in the community
The Kenosha YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse of youth in its programs by employees or volunteers and will follow child abuse prevention policies, comply with mandated reporting requirements, and cooperate with law enforcement.
Skills Required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Participate in YMCA trainings
- Maintain current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
- Complete 15 hours of continuing education per year
- Maintain state requirements for Center Director for 50 or fewer children
- Provide current Wisconsin certificate from The Registry with level 7 or higher
- Demonstrated leadership and staff supervision skills
- Strong commitment to child safety and well-being
- Knowledge of state licensing requirements and program compliance standards
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate youth development programs
- Experience training, coaching, and evaluating staff
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families, staff, and school personnel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, administrative responsibilities, and program operations
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and maintain a safe environment
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
- Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
What We Do
Kenosha YMCA is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y provides fitness and aquatics facilities, group classes, childcare and summer camps, and community programs — including nutrition and outreach initiatives — to support individuals and families across Kenosha County and foster belonging, wellbeing, and opportunity.
