Program Director - Expanded Learning Programs (Central San Diego)

Company: YMCA
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewThe Program Director - Expanded Learning Programs is responsible for the overall operational management of an assigned regional area of San Diego County within the expanded learning programs (ELP). This position ensures program contracts and all site locations meet grant requirements and offer high quality programs and services to multiple school districts and charter organization partners. This position is responsible for staff supervision, fiscal management, program planning, quality improvement, and providing staff with the tools and resources to improve student, family, and school well-being. The Program Director - Expanded Learning Programs will provide oversight and management of district contracts with more than $3 million in annual revenue and expenses.To learn more about YMCA Expanded Learning Programs CLICK HEREFor more on Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits - YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)SCHEDULE:

• Full Time
• Program hours are 6am to 8am and 2pm to 6pm M-F. You will work an 8 hour shift within this time frame and it may vary from day to day based on program needs.WORK DESIGNATION:
  • In-PersonResponsibilities
    • Manage regional operational teams and all day-to-day operations to ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services, safe and supportive environments, and sustainable programs and partnerships
    • Ensure California Department of Education (COE) and district requirements are consistently met for the After School Education & Safety (ASES) Program, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program and the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)
    • Manage district and program budgets and ensure overall fiscal success by creating budgets, tracking operational and direct administrative expenses, and maximizing all annual revenue for expense reimbursement contracts
    • Ensure all programs meet minimum program attendance and enrollment requirements by creating and managing student recruitment plans and by ensuring compliance for student attendance, and early release/late arrival policies
    • Grow and diversify new enrichment programs through the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)
    • Implement the standardization of branch-wide program practices, training, and standard operating procedures across all programs to ensure program fidelity
    • Develop, support, and mentor all direct reports to problem solve, innovate, and effectively lead, manage, and evaluate high performance teams; Set clear ELP program and performance goals for staff that are evidence based and hold all levels of staff accountable to deliver program outcomes
    • Develop staff to provide and promote program and work environments that are equitable, diverse, and inclusive to staff, students, and families
    • Initiate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all district and charter administrators, community-based organizations, educational agencies, YMCA branches, and all other sub-contracted partners; Maintain collaborative and effective communication with all Community Support Services (CSS) teams, Association Services and Leadership (ASL) teams, and various branch teams to meet all organizational and branch strategies, goals, and initiatives
    • Resolve all regional program concerns from district partners, school administrators, students, and parent/guardian(s) with a high level of customer service, urgency, and positive outcomesTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
      • This position requires regular travel throughout San Diego County. Reliable transportation is required.
      • Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
        • This position includes supervisory responsibilities. Position supervises:
          • Quality Program Coordinators
          • Enrichment Coordinators
          • Administrative and all site-based direct service staffQualifications
            • Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Human Services, or related field or equivalent work experience required
            • A minimum of 6 years professional experience in expanded learning programs, K-12 education, child & youth development, or comparable setting
            • A minimum of 3 years of multi-program management experience leading and supervising staff and programs with outcomes-based performance
            • Administrative experience with California Department of Education's Expanded Learning Programs preferred
            • Direct service experience in After School Education and Safety (ASES) Programs and Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO-P) preferred
            • Demonstrated experience implementing continuous quality improvement plans for expanded learning programs or child and youth development programs
            • Demonstrated experience growing program sites and revenue
            • Demonstrated experience implementing new K-12 or child and youth programs including budget proposals, program narratives, and staffing structures
            • Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
            • Knowledge of day-to-day operations and direct service procedures for before school programs, after school programs, and summer programs
            • Demonstrated understanding of developmental ages and age appropriate programming
            • Ability to interact with various internal and external stakeholders and give both informal and formal presentations on programs and services
            • Strong writing skills with ability to create training and operational procedures based on contract requirements
            • Ability to hold staff accountable for high-quality results using data and evidence for decision making process
            • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
            • Ability to write in a concise manner to clearly convey information to audiences with varying levels of knowledge
            • Demonstrated self-awareness skills with ability to adapt and implement change management processes
            • Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations of staff, families, and program participants
            • Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of learning that promotes continuous quality improvement, self development, and sharing of best practices amongst team members
            • Ability to lead and model behaviors and positive practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion
            • Strong customer service skills with ability to implement or resolve operational feedback from program partners, students, and families
            • Ability to model YMCA Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilitiesPRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES:
              • Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training prior to working with program participants
              • Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
              • Negative TB assessment or test results obtained within the past 60 days, prior to working on a school site, and every four (4) years thereafter
              • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety & Health InstitutePay RangeUSD $71,621.81 - USD $85,946.17 /Yr.
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