Armed Services YMCA
Manager School-Age Care / Summer Camp Program Split Shift
Armed Services YMCA, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
Five Star Kids Academy
— Position:
Split Shift School-Age Care / Summer Camp Program Manager Status:
Fulltime, Exempt Position
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 40 hours. Summer hours 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Academic year hours 6:15-10:15am, 2:00-6:00. Holidays, nights, and weekends off with occasional meetings or events outside of work hours.
Pay:
$20-$25/hr depending on experience and training
Reports to:
Child & Youth Program Director
Location:
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Regional Office, 1465 Lakeside Rd., Virginia Beach
Overview The School-Age Care (SAC) Manager is responsible for the daily operation, supervision, and administration of the school’s before and after school care program and the summer camp program. This includes planning activities, managing staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
The SAC Manager demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities by creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for families and staff. The Manager collaborates with the executive staff in operating the academy in accordance with VDOE/DSS policies, organization procedures and state licensing. The Manager is hands-on and assumes all responsibilities and duties for school-age care and summer camp operation, including hiring, training, mentoring staff, supervision and providing continuing educational opportunities for advancement. This position requires an enthusiastic individual with exceptional customer service who promotes and upholds the ASYMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Qualifications and Education Education and Experience Requirements
A graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field) and one year of experience as a teacher; OR
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, school-age care, child development, social work, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field and one year of experience as a teacher; OR
An associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and two years of experience as a teacher; OR
A national competency-based credential such as CCP or CDA (or approved equivalent) and three years of experience as a teacher.
Documented leadership training (if not holder of NAC or equivalent administrator credential);
National Administrator Credential (NAC or equivalent) OR a course in early childhood or business administration OR one year of experience as the administrator of an early childhood or school-age care program (three years preferred).
AND
Must have documented leadership training as above.
Must pass a full Central Registry Background Check, Drug, TB and Fingerprint Screenings.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and basic software management.
Excellent record-keeping skills with budgeting and finance experience.
Understanding of military family life preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
Develop and implement daily schedules, activities, lesson plans and curriculum appropriate for school-age children in coordination with classroom teachers.
Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and school policies.
Direct staff and students during emergencies and drills with urgency and proactive supervision.
Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and communication records.
Coordinate snack planning ensuring nutritional guidelines are followed.
Coordinate with the Business Administrator for bus routes and oversight.
Staff Supervision
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers.
Provide ongoing performance feedback and conduct staff evaluations.
Schedule staff to ensure adequate supervision ratios.
Child Supervision and Interaction
Maintain a safe and engaging environment for children.
Implement positive behavior management strategies.
Monitor children’s well-being and communicate concerns with parents and school staff.
Family and Community Engagement
Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s experience and development.
Work with Media/Marketing Specialist to create at least 2 monthly posts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parent concerns or emergencies.
Promote the program within the school and greater community.
Administrative Duties
Manage program budget and supplies.
Oversee registration and maintain documentation per DSS & NECPA standards.
Post payments, submit subsidies and reconcile tuition accounts.
Prepare reports for administration or licensing agencies as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are illustrations of the types of work performed. The SAC Program Manager must:
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
Have superior conflict resolution skills and serve as the primary contact for parent/child/staff concerns;
Develop and maintain a positive, productive, professional rapport with staff;
Recruit, select and retain quality staff and communicate updates to HR;
Maintain up-to-date records for staff and ensure licensing requirements are met;
Develop partnerships with schools and community organizations;
Collaborate with other department heads to strengthen programs;
Assist in developing an annual budget for all SAC programs;
Maintain student and staff files per licensing standards and use data for reports;
Plan engaging lessons and ensure they are implemented with developmentally appropriate practices;
Supervise staff regularly and provide evaluation feedback;
Conduct monthly emergency preparedness drills;
Order and maintain supplies and materials; maintain high-quality classroom materials;
Participate in leadership team meetings and activities;
Create weekly snack menus and prepare snacks;
Plan, organize, and implement a program curriculum to meet student needs;
Assist with bus transportation scheduling and training; may drive when needed;
Assist Marketing to promote programs on website and social platforms (minimum two posts monthly);
Update handbooks and program materials annually and train staff accordingly;
Conduct tours and assist families with program information and registration;
Assist teachers with managing challenging behavior and communicating with parents;
Plan monthly staff meetings and newsletters; manage scheduling for staff and activities;
Provide prompt, courteous service to all families.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. May lift up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Active classroom environment with daily interaction with children and staff; regular communication with families. Moderate noise level with outdoor time.
TRAVEL
Approx. 10% travel to facilities, local schools, events, field trips, and supply deliveries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Military spouses, veterans and military-affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply. AI in recruitment is used with human review and does not replace final hiring decisions.
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— Position:
Split Shift School-Age Care / Summer Camp Program Manager Status:
Fulltime, Exempt Position
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 40 hours. Summer hours 9:00 AM-6:00 PM. Academic year hours 6:15-10:15am, 2:00-6:00. Holidays, nights, and weekends off with occasional meetings or events outside of work hours.
Pay:
$20-$25/hr depending on experience and training
Reports to:
Child & Youth Program Director
Location:
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) Regional Office, 1465 Lakeside Rd., Virginia Beach
Overview The School-Age Care (SAC) Manager is responsible for the daily operation, supervision, and administration of the school’s before and after school care program and the summer camp program. This includes planning activities, managing staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and school staff.
The SAC Manager demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities by creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for families and staff. The Manager collaborates with the executive staff in operating the academy in accordance with VDOE/DSS policies, organization procedures and state licensing. The Manager is hands-on and assumes all responsibilities and duties for school-age care and summer camp operation, including hiring, training, mentoring staff, supervision and providing continuing educational opportunities for advancement. This position requires an enthusiastic individual with exceptional customer service who promotes and upholds the ASYMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Qualifications and Education Education and Experience Requirements
A graduate degree in a child-related field (e.g., education, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field) and one year of experience as a teacher; OR
A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, school-age care, child development, social work, nursing, sociology, psychology, human development and family studies, or another child-related field and one year of experience as a teacher; OR
An associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field and two years of experience as a teacher; OR
A national competency-based credential such as CCP or CDA (or approved equivalent) and three years of experience as a teacher.
Documented leadership training (if not holder of NAC or equivalent administrator credential);
National Administrator Credential (NAC or equivalent) OR a course in early childhood or business administration OR one year of experience as the administrator of an early childhood or school-age care program (three years preferred).
AND
Must have documented leadership training as above.
Must pass a full Central Registry Background Check, Drug, TB and Fingerprint Screenings.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and basic software management.
Excellent record-keeping skills with budgeting and finance experience.
Understanding of military family life preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Program Management
Develop and implement daily schedules, activities, lesson plans and curriculum appropriate for school-age children in coordination with classroom teachers.
Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and school policies.
Direct staff and students during emergencies and drills with urgency and proactive supervision.
Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and communication records.
Coordinate snack planning ensuring nutritional guidelines are followed.
Coordinate with the Business Administrator for bus routes and oversight.
Staff Supervision
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers.
Provide ongoing performance feedback and conduct staff evaluations.
Schedule staff to ensure adequate supervision ratios.
Child Supervision and Interaction
Maintain a safe and engaging environment for children.
Implement positive behavior management strategies.
Monitor children’s well-being and communicate concerns with parents and school staff.
Family and Community Engagement
Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s experience and development.
Work with Media/Marketing Specialist to create at least 2 monthly posts.
Serve as the primary point of contact for parent concerns or emergencies.
Promote the program within the school and greater community.
Administrative Duties
Manage program budget and supplies.
Oversee registration and maintain documentation per DSS & NECPA standards.
Post payments, submit subsidies and reconcile tuition accounts.
Prepare reports for administration or licensing agencies as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are illustrations of the types of work performed. The SAC Program Manager must:
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
Have superior conflict resolution skills and serve as the primary contact for parent/child/staff concerns;
Develop and maintain a positive, productive, professional rapport with staff;
Recruit, select and retain quality staff and communicate updates to HR;
Maintain up-to-date records for staff and ensure licensing requirements are met;
Develop partnerships with schools and community organizations;
Collaborate with other department heads to strengthen programs;
Assist in developing an annual budget for all SAC programs;
Maintain student and staff files per licensing standards and use data for reports;
Plan engaging lessons and ensure they are implemented with developmentally appropriate practices;
Supervise staff regularly and provide evaluation feedback;
Conduct monthly emergency preparedness drills;
Order and maintain supplies and materials; maintain high-quality classroom materials;
Participate in leadership team meetings and activities;
Create weekly snack menus and prepare snacks;
Plan, organize, and implement a program curriculum to meet student needs;
Assist with bus transportation scheduling and training; may drive when needed;
Assist Marketing to promote programs on website and social platforms (minimum two posts monthly);
Update handbooks and program materials annually and train staff accordingly;
Conduct tours and assist families with program information and registration;
Assist teachers with managing challenging behavior and communicating with parents;
Plan monthly staff meetings and newsletters; manage scheduling for staff and activities;
Provide prompt, courteous service to all families.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. May lift up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Active classroom environment with daily interaction with children and staff; regular communication with families. Moderate noise level with outdoor time.
TRAVEL
Approx. 10% travel to facilities, local schools, events, field trips, and supply deliveries.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics. Military spouses, veterans and military-affiliated job seekers are encouraged to apply. AI in recruitment is used with human review and does not replace final hiring decisions.
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