Before and After School Site Coordinator

About the Role

Responsible for the planning, development, and supervision of a comprehensive before and after school program. Program hours are 6:45-9am and 3-5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff of the program.
• Prepare and provide to staff weekly lesson plans consisting of multiple learning components.
• Prepare weekly staff schedules and responsibilities.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA-compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; avoid consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Maintain accurate records and files of enrolled children.
• Ensure proper identification of parent/guardian at child check-out and other functions.
• Communicate areas of concern to parents, including injuries and incidents.
• Monitor area for cleanliness, safety, and general appearance.
• Assist with staff selection, budget development, and training program scheduling.

YMCA Competencies

• Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
• Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Requirements

• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.
• Current knowledge and understanding of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with children and parents on a range of issues.
• Experience teaching children at the grade school level.
• Ability to supervise, provide development opportunities, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to provide administrative support, including record keeping and budget maintenance.
• Ability to contribute to creative efforts of the program and related YMCA activities, including fundraising and communications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position are limited, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions.