Youth Development Site Lead- Randolph Elementary

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.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children through structured and unstructured activities.
• Oversee the daily operations of the afterschool program, including site management, supervision, and behavior management.
• Monitor children’s activities and enforce safety and age-appropriate behavior guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety drills and inspections to ensure compliance with licensing requirements and organizational policies.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques and address behavioral issues in a calm and constructive manner.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s progress and address their inquiries and concerns promptly.
• 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 to promote program growth and increase enrollment, and create retention plans to ensure high levels of participant satisfaction.
• Lead the Youth Program Quality (YPQ) intervention process and use continuous program monitors to evaluate youth participation and the effectiveness of the program.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by reporting suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and following mandated abuse and incident reporting requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhere to sanitation and safety standards, and report any concerns or issues to the Program Director.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 70 clock hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management.
• A minimum of 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 general education degree (GED).
• Prior childcare or baby-sitting experience is preferred.
• Two (2) college courses are equivalent to 100 clock hours.
• Minimum Standard #744.1017.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.

Skills

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

Benefits

Details will be provided in advance.

Pay

Details will be provided in advance.

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 occassionally. 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 occassionally.

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