Job Description
Job Description ASES Site Director
Thomas Page Elementary School | Rohnert Park, CA | Full-Time | $22.50-$27.00 per hour + Comprehensive Benefits
Shape Young Lives. Lead a Team. Strengthen Your Community.
Are you passionate about helping children thrive while leading a dedicated team of youth development professionals? The Sonoma County Family YMCA is seeking an inspiring and organized ASES Site Director to lead our After School Education & Safety (ASES) program at Thomas Page Elementary School.
This is more than an after-school job. It's an opportunity to create meaningful experiences for children, mentor staff, build strong school partnerships, and make a lasting impact in your community every day.
At the Y, we believe in strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You'll join a mission-focused organization where your leadership, ideas, and passion can truly make a difference,
What You'll Do
As the ASES Site Director, you'll oversee the daily operations of a dynamic before and after-school program serving elementary-aged youth. You'll lead and support a team that may include an Assistant Director, Program Leaders, and Program Aides while creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and belong.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of youth development professionals.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
- Implement engaging academic enrichment and recreational programming.
- Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
- Ensure program quality, safety, and compliance with YMCA and ASES standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the YMCA, school administration, custodial staff, and parents/guardians.
- Foster staff growth through coaching, training, and ongoing support.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- 1-2 years of leadership experience in education, school-age childcare, youth development, or related fields.
- Ability to pass DOJ, FBI, and sex offender screening requirements.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, or a related field.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire).
- Spanish language skills.
Schedule
This position follows a Monday-Friday schedule. Site Directors may be required to work as early as 7:00 AM and as late as 6:00 PM depending on program needs.
Why You'll Love Working at the Y
We invest in our employees because we know great programs start with great people.
Our Benefits Include:
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
✅ FREE YMCA membership
✅ FREE childcare
✅ Paid time off and floating holidays
✅ Reduced YMCA program fees
✅ Employee wellness program
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
✅ Ongoing training and professional development
✅ Employer-paid CPR/First Aid certification
✅ Staff scholarship opportunities
✅ 10% employer contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund
Join Our Mission
If you're ready to inspire young people, lead a collaborative team, and make a meaningful impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help build a stronger Sonoma County, one child at a time.