School Age Program Site Coordinator 2024 - 2025

YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC
Springfield, MA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

School Age Program Site Coordinator

Whether you are interested in joining a leading non-profit or looking to advance your Y career, this is your opportunity to help make our community better together.

The Y. ™ For a better us. ™

Please note that any and all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet.

In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.

Essential Functions :

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will :

  • Oversee the daily operation of the School's Out program at a given site(s) under the guidance of the School Age Director for the region.
  • Actively work to build and maintain strong family, community, and school relationships.
  • Provide leadership to Group Leaders at an assigned site in the areas of : child supervision, youth programming, and parent relationships.
  • Lead Group Leaders in planning and implementing a holistic curriculum for a given site or sites that reflects Y values.
  • Role model acceptable behaviors and decision-making for participants and peers.
  • Actively participate in all related meetings, in-services, trainings, and activities.
  • Utilize appropriate guidance and developmental techniques with participants to create an orderly environment that is conducive to learning and child safety.
  • Provide substitute coverage to other sites on an as needed basis.
  • Enforce and support the policies contained in the Y Parent Guide, Behavior Management Guide, and Staff Handbook.
  • Implement and expand all Y curriculum and evaluation standards.
  • Coordinate and submit logistical needs for a site around supplies, staffing, and transportation.
  • Evaluate programs and staff on an ongoing basis and make recommendations for improvements or adjustments.
  • Attend at least 20 hours of Y-provided training per calendar year and lead one training session per year.
  • Serve as the key person responsible for child safety and risk mitigation at a given site(s).

Qualifications :

  • Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application (EEC requirement)
  • Associates degree (completed or in progress) in education, child studies, child psychology, or another related field
  • Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.
  • At least 3 years of experience in working with school-age children
  • At least 2 years of experience in a customer service / relation
  • At least 2 years of experience in staff supervision
  • First Aid / CPR / AED certifications or willing to obtain within 60 days of hire
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, critical problem solving independently
  • Knowledge of and ability to learn appropriate child development techniques
  • Demonstrated track record of timeliness and punctuality

Leadership Competencies :

  • Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y values.
  • Community
  • Volunteerism
  • Philanthropy
  • Inclusion
  • Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
  • Influence
  • Communication - Listens for understanding : speaks and writes effectively.
  • Developing Others
  • Decision Making - Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.
  • Innovation
  • Project Management
  • Finance
  • Quality Results
  • Self-Development
  • Change Capacity
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Functional Expertise

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to :
  • Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time;
  • Move around the work environment independently;

Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone; and,

Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

  • The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.
  • 30+ days ago
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