YMCA Southcoast JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Site Coordinator Position Summary: Responsible for the planning, development, and supervision of a comprehensive after school program. Site Coordinator's scheduled hours include but not limited to morning (7:45AM-9AM) and afterschool care (3PM-5:30PM).
Essential Functions: • Direct and supervise staff of the program. • Prepare and provide to staff weekly lesson plans consisting of multiple learning components. • Prepare weekly staff schedules and responsibilities. • Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times. • Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth. • Maintains accurate records and files of enrolled children. • Assures proper identification of parent/guardian at child check-out and other functions. • Communicates areas of concern to parents including injuries and incidents. • Monitors area for cleanliness, safety, and general appearance. • Assists with staff selection, budget development, and training program scheduling.
YMCA Competencies: Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others. Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.
Qualifications: • Educational requirements according to EEC regulations. • Current knowledge and understanding of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child-care. • Ability to effectively interact with children and parents on a range of issues. • Experience teaching children at grade school level. • Ability to supervise, provide development opportunities, and evaluate staff. • Ability to provide administrative support including record keeping and budget maintenance. • Ability to contribute to creative efforts of the program and related YMCA activities including fund raising and communications.
Physical Demands: • The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.