Assistant Site Director-Lyndon Schools

About the Role

Under the direction of the Site Director, the Assistant Director works to support daily After School Operations. The Assistant Director will assist in program preparations prior to school dismissal, lead daily activities that allow children to learn and play simultaneously, explore their community, participate in sports and swimming, and develop positive relationships. The Assistant Director models the Y’s leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Leadership:
  • Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with students, parents, and other branch/school personnel at all times.
  • Interprets the quality of YMCA values to students, parents, families, and staff. Must be a positive role model.
  • Develops appropriate relationships with all students in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
  • Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
  • Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement and ensures that all staff does the same.
  • Communicates respectfully, openly, and effectively with all staff, parents, and children.
  • Assists staff during daily tasks to ensure quality programming.
• Program Implementation:
  • Manages daily attendance records for groups. Supports with absence calls and confirms group rosters.
  • Supports behavior guidance with students and coaches counselors in effective group management skills.
  • Sets an example for group game facilitation and program quality.
  • Assists in the responsibility of attendance tracking in Boston After School & Beyond.
  • Reports all accidents and unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and completes necessary documentation.
  • Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
  • Assists with planning and implementing daily activities, special events, and Family Night activities.
  • Actively participates in all aspects of the daily leadership schedule, including openings, closings, and extended hours.
  • Performs other duties as required by the supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
  • Supports with camper file management.
  • Supports groups in need.
  • Attends all staff meetings and training sessions; assists in facilitation. Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them into day-to-day interactions and work with students and staff.
  • Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that students treat all equipment, supplies, and program property responsibly.
  • Abides by the established YMCA/EEC/school policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; college degree or pursuing a college degree preferred.
• Experience working with children (youth programs, camp settings, or related field); understands the needs of children.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills.
• Possesses knowledge of group process – a collaborative style of working within a team.
• Must be committed to carrying out the YMCA mission, philosophy, and departmental goals.
• Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications or successfully complete YMCA-provided First Aid, CPR, and Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
• 7D license recommended to assist with transportation but not required.

Skills

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in all physical group games and activities.
• Works in a busy indoor environment; leads outside activities as well.
• May be expected to be in the water during all swim periods.

Schedule

Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in a 6-8 hour shift between 10 am and 6 pm.

Pay

$23.00 - $27.00 / hour

Benefits

• Developing leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities while learning new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those with the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • FREE YMCA Membership for you.
  • Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
  • Discounted or FREE family membership.
  • Robust Retirement Plan up to 10% (see eligibility requirement).
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
  • Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time).

Department: Child Development: Before / After School
Location: Parkway YMCA