JADE ALLEN

Program Director – YMCA Childcare

Directed multiple afterschool sites and seasonal day camps across Dallas, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Irving, Royse City, and Coppell. Ensured licensing compliance, program excellence, and community engagement while providing leadership to part-time staff and upholding YMCA’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Oversaw operations for several afterschool programs and up to three day camps, ensuring safe, engaging, and compliant environments for children.
• Recruited, hired, onboarded, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff; managed payroll changes, performance development, and terminations.
• Conducted state-required background checks and maintained full compliance with childcare licensing standards.
• Managed program budgets, supply orders, and financial operations to support efficient resource allocation.
• Partnered with schools, families, YMCA branches, and community stakeholders to strengthen relationships and deliver quality service.
• Designed and promoted programs supporting youth development and healthy mind, body, and spirit growth.
• Led staff meetings, trainings, and mentoring initiatives to improve team performance, retention, and satisfaction.
• Supported YMCA fundraising campaigns, expanding program access for families regardless of financial ability.
• Served as a role model by modeling integrity, professionalism, and YMCA values for both staff and youth.

Site Director – YMCA Childcare

Oversaw daily operations and programming for afterschool childcare, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for all participants. Directed staff, coordinated activities, and maintained compliance with state regulations while fostering strong partnerships with families and the community.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements
• Directed daily site operations for up to 100 participants, including program planning, scheduling, safety, and supervision.
• Supervised and developed a team of 12 staff, improving retention and ensuring high-quality program delivery.
• Maintained compliance with Texas Health and Human Services licensing standards through inspections, documentation, and training.
• Oversaw budgets, supply management, and site maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
• Led monthly safety drills and enforced emergency procedures to safeguard staff and children.
• Built strong partnerships with parents, schools, and community stakeholders to enhance program engagement.
• Advanced YMCA’s mission through fundraising campaigns and intentional programming that promoted creativity, social growth, and youth development.

• Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements while continuously seeking opportunities for process improvement based on best practices.
• Managed a team of professionals, ensuring high-quality performance and adherence to company standards.
• Provided leadership and guidance to staff through ongoing training initiatives, boosting employee retention rates.
• Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
• Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
• Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
• Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.

Afterschool Group Leader – YMCA Childcare

Provided a safe, engaging, and inclusive afterschool environment while supporting youth development through structured activities and positive role modeling.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Supervised groups of 10–25 children, ages 3–12, ensuring safety, engagement, and a bully-free environment.
• Implemented enrichment and recreational activities that fostered creativity, curiosity, and social growth.
• Maintained compliance with YMCA and state childcare regulations through accurate attendance, reporting, and training.
• Assisted with safety drills and enforced emergency procedures (fire, weather, lockdown) to ensure preparedness.
• Built positive relationships with parents, staff, and community partners to strengthen program support.
• Modeled YMCA values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility while promoting youth development.
• Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
• Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
• Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
• Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
• Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
• Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
• Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
• Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.