Senior Program Director

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure

Manages the development, and evaluation of various program areas and/or membership.  Areas of focus may be health/wellness, aquatics, teens, childcare, and/or other programs. Recruits, trains, onboards and supports assigned staff and volunteers. Additional responsibilities include hiring, payroll functionality, and training of staff and volunteers, curriculum development and evaluation, budget management, and adhering to all regulatory and Association standards. Provides liaison to committee(s) and advisory board(s) and takes a leadership role in mission advancement activities. Responsible for oversight of multiple departments and associated team members. Position takes into account the size, scope, and budget of the departments and/or branch volume in classification.

Who Are We?

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) was named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer for a second consecutive year. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.  

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00 

What You’ll Do

• Develops implements, manages, and uses data to evaluate operating plans to promote programs and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Develops and supports strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA. 
• Responsible for the oversight and evaluation of multiple programs. Program delivery duties as needed.
• Develops and controls department budgets related to the position.
• Hires, trains, and supervises assigned staff along with volunteers in assigned areas.  
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership.
• Ensures accurate completion of all payroll functionality for assigned staff including but not limited to timecard approvals, changes and scheduling of assigned staff.
• Takes leadership role for branch mission advancement and/or volunteer activities.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations. 
• Ensures that program and Association standards and policies are met, and safety procedures are followed.
• Ensures high quality programs through innovative program development, data-driven evaluations and ongoing training of staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates special events and activities.
• Provides data, rosters, schedules, and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Establishes and maintains collaborations with community organizations.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Four-year college degree in related field or eq