Village Kids Youth Services Director (Child Care)

Job Summary

The Village Kids Youth Services Director is responsible for all aspects of the Club’s childcare services, to include Nursery, Kid's Club and other Youth Camps and Programs as assigned.

Summary Of Essential Functions

• Responsible for all kids programming.
• Develops and implements all extracurricular activities for children.
• Develops monthly activity / programs schedule.
• Plans, develops and executes all birthday parties.
• Develops and manages department operating budget.
• Attracts and Retains members by consistently providing excellent customer service.
• Approachable management style which includes supervising and managing staff members.
• Planning, assigning and directing work/projects.
• Appraising employee performance.
• Tracking annual individual and team goals.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training of staff.
• Prepare and manage departmental budget.
• Place high emphasis on the importance of the social element of the club. This includes participation in the and execution of club events, as needed, such as Parent’s Night Out, Jazz By The Pool and Casino Night.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty System, Summer Camp and Exercade (this is for selected Management areas).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in early childhood education, teaching or childcare.
• Two years’ experience in a childcare environment.
• Two years of college with a focus in early childhood education, teaching, childcare or related field.
• One year of Supervisory or Management experience.
• Experience with developing programs for the youth.
• Desire to work in busy, high energy environment.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Strong Organizational And Multi-tasking Skills Required.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is needed.
• Ability to effectively delegate.
• Strong team building skills. Including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team.
• Committed to learning, personal growth, and continual process improvement.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic.
• Demonstrate initiative to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.
• Willing to "roll-up" sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.

Physical Activity

This position requires some standing, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and kneeling to care for children. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Visual Requirement

This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing computer monitors and extensive reading.

Working Conditions

It involves typical office or administrative work and member outdoor activity.