Executive Director - Out of School Time | YMCA of Greater Des Moines

JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! At the Y, strengthening community is our cause.

Our staff members are people who drive this cause it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference every day.

EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y! POSITION SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Out of School Time is responsible for After School Child Care programming, Summer Learning Loss programming, and Summer Day Camp operations at multiple program locations.

This position also provides leadership and direction for middle school and high school youth programming.

This role oversees the management of staff, program development and operations, human resource management, fiscal management as well as managing strategic partnerships.

JOB LOCATION: Wellmark YMCA / Des Moines Metro HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Standard work week, but will often work additional hours to accommodate activities, programs, and representation of the organization at events.

SALARY RANGE:$68,000 - $75,000 annualized - based on skills and experience CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: November 17, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create a work environment that exemplifies the Ys culture and how we show up and supports ownership and accountability for staff members.Directs and supervises program areas and activities to meet the needs of the community and ensures programs comply with all applicable operation standards; evaluate and review programs to ensure quality and safety.Create, develop and implement new programs, and expand participation in assigned programs.Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed.

Reviews and evaluates staff performance.

Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.Conduct marketing and promotion for assigned programs, coordinating with associations marketing staff to ensure all marketing meets association and brand requirements.Manage planned budget and information for assigned area to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with approved budget plan.Manage the program(s) registration process and ensure timeliness.Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.Attend department, branch and association staff meetings as required, and assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.Perform additional duties as required.Demonstrate and support the objectives of the organization as embodied in the mission statement and values.