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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the District Executive/District Vice President, the Executive Director manages the overall operations of a Family Center, including staff and programs. The Executive Director supervises, develops and implements a full range of services including Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Sports and Family Programs, Facilities Management, Scholarship and Board Development.
OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are the Y.
Requirements:- Creates vision and establishes direction: thinks strategically; plans for future operational growth; implements business objectives.
- Effectively develops and manages people and resources: leads effectively; advocates diversity; develops and recognizes people/resources; engages in problem solving; manages conflicts; possesses high-level organizational skills.
- Creates and maintains a focus on membership and program growth: engage and connect with members; responds to members’ needs; builds relationships; focuses on quality standards.
- Builds community resources (involvement, volunteers and financial development): builds community relationships; tells the Y story; builds Board leadership; embraces and demonstrates commitment to volunteerism; understands and implements the fundraising process.
- Models professionalism and communicates effectively: exudes integrity; inspires others; exhibits expert level of verbal and written communication; promotes and represents the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Manage the Family Center’s operational budget to achieve a positive financial surplus and positive revenue growth.
- Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level of department leads for the Family Center. Supervise department leadership and Family Center staff. Establish training and career succession plan for department leads.
- Provide leadership to Family Center staff through establishment of high performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, and staff meetings.
- Direct Family Center Membership strategies and initiatives, resulting in positive growth of membership revenue and units.
- Guide positive growth in Family Center member retention through activity usage and participation in the core programs of Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Family Programs, and Volunteers.
- Develop and implement quality programs and schedules to meet the needs of members. Encourage and listen to member feedback to improve program quality.
- Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support efficient and effective management of the Family Center.
- Maximize facility and equipment usage during operating hours. Manage and maintain clean facilities, property, and equipment within the Family Center.
- Oversee the employee safety program and ensure that liability risk exposures are identified and resolved within the Family Center.
- Develop Family Center Annual Campaign and Scholarship initiatives to grow scholarship participants, revenue, donors, and volunteers.
- Promote the YMCA of Central florida’s special events throughout the community and family center.
- Collaborate with Board of Directors and volunteer committees to educate the community about the work of the YMCA of Central Florida and its mission.
- Engage, recruit and develop key community leaders for the Board of Directors. Maintain contacts with political, business, and civic leaders, as well as community groups and schools to develop a solid volunteer structure.
- Provide leadership and understanding of the mission of the YMCA of Central Florida to staff, members and the community. Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
- Serve as a member of the association management team to support and impact the overall objectives of the association.
- All other duties assigned by Management.
Working conditions
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must be able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMERS
- Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and drug screening.
- All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
- This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the District Executive/District Vice President, the Executive Director manages the overall operations of a Family Center, including staff and programs. The Executive Director supervises, develops and implements a full range of services including Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Sports and Family Programs, Facilities Management, Scholarship and Board Development.
OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are the Y.
Requirements:- Creates vision and establishes direction: thinks strategically; plans for future operational growth; implements business objectives.
- Effectively develops and manages people and resources: leads effectively; advocates diversity; develops and recognizes people/resources; engages in problem solving; manages conflicts; possesses high-level organizational skills.
- Creates and maintains a focus on membership and program growth: engage and connect with members; responds to members’ needs; builds relationships; focuses on quality standards.
- Builds community resources (involvement, volunteers and financial development): builds community relationships; tells the Y story; builds Board leadership; embraces and demonstrates commitment to volunteerism; understands and implements the fundraising process.
- Models professionalism and communicates effectively: exudes integrity; inspires others; exhibits expert level of verbal and written communication; promotes and represents the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Manage the Family Center’s operational budget to achieve a positive financial surplus and positive revenue growth.
- Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level of department leads for the Family Center. Supervise department leadership and Family Center staff. Establish training and career succession plan for department leads.
- Provide leadership to Family Center staff through establishment of high performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, and staff meetings.
- Direct Family Center Membership strategies and initiatives, resulting in positive growth of membership revenue and units.
- Guide positive growth in Family Center member retention through activity usage and participation in the core programs of Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Family Programs, and Volunteers.
- Develop and implement quality programs and schedules to meet the needs of members. Encourage and listen to member feedback to improve program quality.
- Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support efficient and effective management of the Family Center.
- Maximize facility and equipment usage during operating hours. Manage and maintain clean facilities, property, and equipment within the Family Center.
- Oversee the employee safety program and ensure that liability risk exposures are identified and resolved within the Family Center.
- Develop Family Center Annual Campaign and Scholarship initiatives to grow scholarship participants, revenue, donors, and volunteers.
- Promote the YMCA of Central florida’s special events throughout the community and family center.
- Collaborate with Board of Directors and volunteer committees to educate the community about the work of the YMCA of Central Florida and its mission.
- Engage, recruit and develop key community leaders for the Board of Directors. Maintain contacts with political, business, and civic leaders, as well as community groups and schools to develop a solid volunteer structure.
- Provide leadership and understanding of the mission of the YMCA of Central Florida to staff, members and the community. Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
- Serve as a member of the association management team to support and impact the overall objectives of the association.
- All other duties assigned by Management.
Working conditions
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
- The employee must be able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMERS
- Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and drug screening.
- All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
- This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, social work, healthcare administration, or a related field
- State-issued director credential or childcare center director certification
- Three to five years of supervisory or program management experience in a center setting
- Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance, licensing inspections, and accreditation standards
- Proficiency in childcare management software such as Procare, Brightwheel, or similar platforms
- CPR, First Aid, and mandatory reporter certification current and in good standing
Tips for Your Center Director Job Search
Quantify your enrollment and budget outcomes
Center director resumes that list specific outcomes, like enrollment growth, staff retention improvements, or budget variances you managed, move faster through screening. Hiring teams want proof you ran a center, not just that you worked in one.
Get your licensing credentials current before applying
Many postings screen for state-specific director credentials or childcare licensing certifications before the first interview. Pull your state's director qualification requirements and confirm your credentials are active so you're not disqualified on a technicality.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists center director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your accreditation experience
Employers running NAEYC-accredited programs or Head Start sites almost always require experience with that specific framework. Filter your search to match the accreditation type you've worked under, and name it explicitly in your cover letter.
Prepare a portfolio of program compliance documentation
Interviewers at licensed childcare and healthcare centers routinely ask how you've handled state inspections, corrective action plans, or audit preparation. Bringing one concrete example with a documented outcome puts you ahead of candidates who can only speak in generalities.
Negotiate start date around your licensing transfer
If you're relocating or moving between states, your director credential may need to be evaluated or retaken. Raise this early in the offer conversation so the employer builds lead time into your start date instead of discovering the gap after you've signed.
Center Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most center directors?
The companies hiring the most center directors right now include The Learning Experience UK, KinderCare Learning Companies, and Concentra, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Multi-site childcare operators, federally funded Head Start programs, and regional healthcare networks consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many center director jobs are remote?
About 17% of center director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most on-site roles tied to licensed childcare, Head Start, or healthcare facilities that require physical presence. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are corporate training centers, virtual program administration, and regional oversight roles that do not require daily on-site supervision.
How do you become a center director?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, healthcare administration, social work, or a closely related field, then obtain your state's required director credential, which typically involves coursework and documented experience hours. Build supervisory experience at a site or program level, gain familiarity with licensing regulations in your state, and pursue accreditation experience through programs like NAEYC or Head Start before applying for director roles.
Can you get hired as a center director with little management experience?
Some employers, particularly smaller independent childcare centers or nonprofit community programs, will consider candidates who have strong classroom or program experience but limited formal management history. Your best path is to take on a lead teacher, assistant director, or program coordinator role first, document any budget oversight or staff scheduling you've handled, and complete your state director credential before applying.
What does the center director interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds starting with a phone or video screen focused on your licensing background and management experience, followed by an on-site interview where you may tour the facility and meet with staff or a board committee. Finalists are often asked scenario-based questions about handling licensing violations, staff conflicts, or enrollment challenges, and some employers request a brief presentation on your vision for the program.
Where can I find and apply to center director jobs?
You can find and apply to center director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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