Job Description
Job Location: Moffett YMCA - Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $75,225.28 - $91,022.59 SalaryThe 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 Director III role. With the minimum requirements shared under experience and education.
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: Huntington Beach- Moffett YMCA
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.
- Community Ambassador: Lead fundraising, manage parent-school relationships, and drive program promotion to visitors.
- Official
will be provided during the interview.
Minimum
Qualifications (Must Meet One Level):
- Minimum Age: 21+ years old.
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Experience: Previous staff supervision, 1 year experience working with children, and completion of all requirements for 16-hour Prevention Health Practice required.
- Education Requirements: 4-year college degree in related filed, 15 college units (3 units in Child Development or 60 training hours in Administration, and 9 units or 180 training hours Recreation, Elementary Education ore related field required.
- 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.
