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Job description
WE’RE HIRING: PROGRAM DIRECTOR — STOUGHTON’S BEST!
Are you the kind of person who can lead a team, keep a program organized, connect with kids and families, and confidently take ownership when things get busy?
Stoughton’s Best After School & Summer Camp is growing, and we’re looking for a strong, dependable Program Director to help lead our Stoughton location.
This isn’t just a desk job.
Our Director is actively involved in the day to day success of our program, supporting coaches, communicating with families, keeping our systems organized, maintaining licensing compliance, and making sure our kids are having an incredible experience.
What You’ll Do
As our Program Director, you’ll help take ownership of the daily operation of Stoughton’s Best, including:
Lead, support, and hold our coaching team accountable
Oversee daily after school and summer camp operations
Help create schedules and make sure the program is properly staffed
Maintain DCF licensing requirements, records, and documentation
Lead staff meetings, training, and ongoing development
Communicate professionally with parents and families
Support behavior management and help coaches navigate challenging situations
Oversee attendance, child supervision, safety procedures, and program routines
Help coordinate transportation and school pickups
Make sure our facility is clean, organized, safe, and ready for kids
Help plan special events, field trips, Parents Night Out events, and camp activities
Jump in and lead kids when the team needs support
Solve problems, make decisions, and take ownership instead of waiting for someone else to fix them
Who We’re Looking For
We need someone who is:
Confident leading adults AND kids
Organized and able to keep track of lots of moving pieces
Reliable and consistent
Positive, energetic, and comfortable jumping into the action
Able to give and receive feedback
Comfortable having difficult conversations when necessary
A strong communicator with parents and staff
Coachable and always willing to keep learning
Able to follow systems while also thinking independently
The kind of person who notices what needs to be done and does it
DCF 252 Director Qualifications
DCF 252 Camp Director qualifications.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and meet at least ONE of the following:
Hold the Wisconsin Afterschool & Youth Development Credential
OR
Hold a bachelor’s degree in outdoor education, recreation, coaching, juvenile justice, social work, psychology, child development, education, or another camp related field
OR
Have 2 or more years of supervisory or administrative experience in an organized camp or children’s program
Applicants must also be able to meet all applicable DCF background check, training, CPR/AED, pediatric first aid, and continuing education requirements.
What We Offer
A leadership role where you can actually make an impact
Paid training and professional development
Free staff gear
Commission and bonus opportunities
Opportunities for continued advancement as our programs grow
A supportive team that cares deeply about kids, families, and each other
A fun, active environment where no two days look exactly the same
Schedule
This position starts with part time hours, easily growable to full time for the right candidate. To begin with we are looking for 1pm-6:30pm Monday through Friday and 1-2 Saturdays per month for birthday parties or Parents Night Out events.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must:
Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Be able to pass all required child care background checks
Be comfortable working directly with school age children
Be comfortable using technology for scheduling, communication, documentation, and administrative responsibilities
Be dependable and able to consistently show up for the team and families who rely on us
Ready to Lead?
If you’re looking for more than just another job and want the opportunity to lead a team, build relationships with families, develop amazing coaches, and create an environment where kids can thrive , we want to meet you.
StoughtonAfterSchool.com
Come help us inspire the next generation while building an incredible team along the way.
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Worksite address
stoughton, WI, 53589, US
Who can apply
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