Assistant Site Director- Wang

Key Responsibilities

• 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. Models the Y’s leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• 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.
• Aids staff during daily tasks to ensure quality programming.

Program Implementation

• Manages daily attendance records for groups.
• Supports with absence calls and confirms group rosters.
• Sets an example for group game facilitation and program quality.
• Aids in 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 of daily activities, special events and Family Night activities.
• Participates in all aspects of daily leadership schedule including openings, closings, and extended hours.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible).
• Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
• Supports groups in need.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions; assists in facilitation.
• Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; college degree or pursuing a college degree preferred.
• Experience working with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); understand the needs of children.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills.
• Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team.
• Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, philosophy, and departmental goals.
• Possesses a current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific program; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
• 7D license recommended to assist with transportation but not required.
• Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday a 6-8 hour shift, between 10am-6pm.

Benefits

Why work at the Y? The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• Developing a healthy work/life balance.
• Engaging in 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).