ASES Director

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.