Assistant Director - Santa Ana

Job DetailsJob Location: Scholarship Prep 17th Campus YMCA - Santa Ana, CA 92706Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.70 - $25.05 HourlyThe YMCA of Orange County is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are actively seeking highly engaged, intentional, and service-oriented individuals for a full-time Childcare Assistant Director role. 

This role is an opportunity to directly impact the lives of children and families by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful.

 

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Work Schedule: Full-Time

 

Purpose & Impact



Empower and Lead: Mentor both children and staff; oversee program operations and staff evaluations to ensure a high-quality, growth-oriented environment.


Champion Safety & Excellence: Maintain a clean, secure facility by enforcing Licensing Title 22 regulations and YMCA safety protocols to protect every participant.


Cultivate Community: Build intentional, professional relationships with parents, school representatives, and the Parent Advisory Council to foster a welcoming atmosphere.


Model Core Values: Lead by example with Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, using positive reinforcement to guide children’s character development.


Drive Organizational Success: Support the annual YMCA campaign and take initiative in the Director's absence to ensure seamless, impactful service.





Official Job Description will be provided during the interview.



 

Minimum Qualifications (Must Meet One Level):



Minimum Age: 18+ years old.


Experience: Required experience working with children (ages 5-12) in an after-school, camp, or daycare setting.


Education Requirements: 12 college units (6 units in Child Development and 6 units in a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Art, Nutrition, etc.) + 3 units in Administration required or must be enrolled in a class within 6 months of hire and must obtain the units within 1 year of hire.


CPR and First Aid Certification (Paid for by the YMCA).


Required Documents: Please upload transcripts when applying.



 

Invested in You: Benefits & Perks



FREE YMCA Membership, Classes, and Pool Access.


FREE Training & Certifications.


Tuition Reimbursement.


Program Discounts (up to 100% off childcare).


Retirement Fund, Paid Sick Time.


Medical/Dental/Vision for Full-Time staff.



 

Learn more about the YMCA and opportunities at: www.ymcaoc.org/careers

 

Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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