Youth Development Site Lead- Hayes

About the role

The role involves providing direction for the afterschool program, overseeing its daily operations, and implementing YMCA-approved curriculum. The position also entails ensuring the safety and well-being of children, managing site operations, and engaging with parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with YMCA Houston and state regulations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Maintain the program site and equipment, assist with setup and breakdown, and clean the program area.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff, monitor activities, and address behavioral issues.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and follow established guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety drills and inspections, and follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with parents, address inquiries and concerns, and report any issues to the Program Director.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, encourage positive social interactions, and adapt activities to meet diverse needs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.
• Develop and implement strategies for program growth and retention, and monitor and analyze enrollment trends.
• Lead the Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process and use continuous program monitors to evaluate youth participation and program effectiveness.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• Two (2) college courses equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• One (1) year experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school or equivalent.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience supervising others preferred.
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with demonstrated interest in the welfare of children; prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10's and 100's, and perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Functional Expertise
• Program/Project Management
• Inclusion

Benefits

Details will be provided in advance.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Before/After School: Part-time, typically Monday-Friday, morning shift 6:30 am – 8:30 am, afternoon shift 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm (start and end time may vary). Program runs concurrently with ISD calendar. May be required to work Saturday's occasionally. Camp: Typically Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 6:30 pm with a morning, afternoon and evening shift option (start and end time may vary). Camps run concurrently with ISD calendar breaks. Position will default to a Youth Development Counselor during Camp Seasons unless the employee applies for an alternative position. May be required to work Saturday's occasionally.

Must be available to attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff trainings.