School Age Site Director - YMCA : Job Details

Job Description Summary: The School-Age Site Director manages the day-to-day operations of the after school program located on the assigned School District campus. Responsible for supervision of children and developing program structure based on the needs and interests of the students and parents enrolled. Manages program staff and operations and maintains a relationship with school representatives and community groups. Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ECE/CD UNITS: Option 1: 12 semester units in ECE or CD. Of the 12 units, 6 units can be substituted for recreation, arts & humanities, human services. 3 semester units in Administration or Staff Relations. Option 2: AA or Bachelor with 3 units in ECE, CD or school-age child courses with 3 units in administration or staff relations. Option 3: A valid Site Supervisor permit issued by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (required for Site Director 2)
• Strong character values, strong communication skills, emotionally mature
• Current approved EMSA First Aid, Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications (8 hours). Course in Preventive Health and Safety Practices.
• Proof of Immunizations: TB, Influenza (limited exceptions), pertussis, and measles vaccination

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Technologically advanced
• Previous experience working with school age children in a group setting (preferred).

Essential Functions:

• Insure the health and safety of children enrolled in program.
• Prepare curriculum and daily schedule for program including but not limited to academics, enrichments and recreation.
• Direct Teachers and assist with supervision of children in order to provide safety within ratios.
• Develops positive relations with school campus as a YMCA representative. Assist with marketing efforts and achieving enrollment goals.
• Supports Program Director with onboarding and training site staff as needed.
• Observes, coaches and provides feedback to staff at assigned location. Provides feedback to Program Director regarding performance of site staff.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Full understanding of licensing regulations (Title 22/Title 5) and responsible for ensuring assigned location operates in full compliance at all times.
• Insure Federal Food Program requirements are followed.
• Insure all daily, weekly and monthly recordkeeping is completed and turned in on time.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Insure communication with parents through newsletter, notes and daily verbal updates.
• Follows the YMCA personnel policies, practices, salary administration plan, emergency procedures and risk management procedures.
• Visually examine children upon entering program being aware of illnesses, contagious infectious diseases, signs of neglect or abuse.
• Maintain a professional manner and positive attitude at all times.
• Reliable Transportation.

YMCA Competencies (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Physical Requirements:

• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made available to individuals with disabilities who are not able to perform the physical requirements.) Supervisory Responsibilities:

• School-Age teaching staff assigned to site

Driving Responsibilities:

• Drive to Childcare business office to perform administrative tasks
• Occasionally driving to another School-Age site to insure teacher to child ratio is maintained