Senior Program Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Coppell
Posted on: March 15, 2026
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Job Description:
We are growing and are seeking a Senior Program Director for our
Afterschool and Day Camp team. Job Description The YMCA of
Metropolitan Dallas is seeking an experienced Senior Program
Director to provide strategic leadership for a team of Program
Directors and their Part-Time Teams leading Afterschool, Day Camp,
and Holiday Camp within the Dallas region. Reporting to the
Executive Director, this position requires a strategic and
emotionally mature leader with strong decision-making ability,
sound judgment, and the capacity to lead other leaders in a complex
and fast-moving operational environment. The successful candidate
will have proven ability in the leadership and development of full
time staff and operational excellence. The Senior Program Director
serves as a key member of the Childcare leadership team and
contributes to advancing the strategic goals and long-term impact
of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. This position will office out
of the White Rock YMCA. Leadership Responsibilities Lead and
develop 4–6 Program Directors ensuring safety, quality, and strong
customer experience and programs of excellence and exceptional
standards, as measured by Listen 360 scores, Staff Retention,
Program Enrollment, and more. Align territory operations with YMCA
and Childcare Branch strategic priorities. Provide fiscal oversight
of a $5M budget. Build strong relationships with school district
partners and community stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s
degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. 5
years of progressive leadership experience including supervision
and development of leadership-level staff. Experience managing
multi-site operations and large teams. Demonstrated experience
managing budgets exceeding $3M. Strong communication,
organizational, and relationship-building skills. The ideal
candidate demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, leadership
presence, and the ability to lead through others while maintaining
stable, high-performing teams. Essential Functions Benefits include
Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Medical and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, and
Free Family YMCA Membership. Employees may enroll in a 403(b)
retirement plan with a 12% YMCA contribution upon eligibility. Paid
Time Off is based on hours worked and years of service. Leadership
development and training opportunities available.
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