POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA child care program(s). Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023school year. Training will begin once hired. A quarterly bonus of $200 is currently being offered.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Manages, directs and coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s) and at the YMCA when required during school days off and summer.Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality.

Assures compliance with federal, state and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.

Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living. The program follows CDC guidelines as updated.

Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

Maintains knowledge of and compliance with ODJFS rules and Step Up to Quality requirements.

Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.

Maintains proper records/department files. Monitor updated for ODJFS State forms and make changes as needs.

Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.

Maintains all registration and billing related to assigned location(s) including ODJFS Childcare Time, Attendance, and Payment. (TAP) System and Daxko Operations System.

Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.

Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.

Assists in making ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child, documenting informal assessment for the school age child.

Maintains safe and clean environment at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned such as supervision of children in the classroom and all activities when covering staff or during your shift.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.