Youth Development Site Lead - Melton Elementary

About the role

The role provides direction for the afterschool program and oversees the daily operations to ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. The position also involves implementing YMCA-approved curriculum and managing the safety and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Texas Childcare Licensing Site Director, ensuring compliance with all YMCA Houston and state regulations and standards.
• 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 of activity centers, and clean the program area.
• Ensure the safety and security of all children and staff at the site, monitor children’s activities, and address behavioral issues.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and adapt activities to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Conduct regular safety drills and inspections, follow organizational policies, and report any concerns or issues to the Program Director.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, encourage positive social interactions, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Communicate regularly with parents, address inquiries and concerns, and follow organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records, and develop strategies to promote program growth and increase enrollment.
• Lead the Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process and evaluate youth participation and program effectiveness.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• A 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.
• Must have demonstrated interest in the welfare of children.
• Must have completed 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• Must have completed two (2) college courses equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• Must have a minimum Standard #744.1017.
• Must have one (1) year of experience working with youth at a licensed facility, church, school, or equivalent.
• Must have CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Must have previous experience supervising others.
• Must have a 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.
• Must pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Skills

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

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

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. Details will be provided in advance.