Afterschool Coordinator (Long Island City YMCA)

About the Role

The Long Island City YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including fee-based/funded programs, and ensuring the Y Afterschool programming is aligned and supportive of the broader school's academic goals and Common Core standards. The Afterschool Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, staff files, YMCA, DYCD, YouthServices.net, OCS-21CCLC data entry, attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, behavior reports, incident reports, and licensing requirements)
• Plan, create, and ensure the implementation of weekly lesson plans
• Observe and assess the individual needs of children and handle student-related issues
• Support parents/guardians in finding referrals to proper agencies for evaluations and remediation of children with special needs
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child's strengths and areas of growth
• Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe
• Fiscal contract management
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences
• Serve as a positive role model for participants
• Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool program to participants and caregivers
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations

Qualifications

• College degree in related field or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE preferred
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Schedule

Y Afterschool programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and during public school breaks.

Pay

$25.00 Hourly

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more. Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.