Before & After School Site Coordinator

YMCA
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$17.00
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Full-Time Before & After School Site Coordinator/ with benefits at Cranston YMCA
Job Description

The Site Coordinator shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Before & After School Program, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children enrolled and direct supervision of program staff. The site coordinator will oversee the development, administration, management, delivery, and evaluation of a high-quality, academically aligned Before & After School Program by YMCA Guidelines and State Licensing Requirements. 

Qualifications
  • Must be at least 21 years of age. 
  • Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with children and adults. 
  • Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution, and diplomacy skills.  
  • Must be capable of directing the daily administrative, program-related, and supervisory responsibilities of the Before & After School Program. 
  • The certifications required before working with children are Child Abuse Prevention Training, New Employee Orientation, and all RI DHS and MA EEC requirements.  
  • Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA-approved basic lifesaving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, RI DHS Pre-service Health & Safety Training. This position must have the ability to respond to safety and emergencies. 
Essential Functions
  • Plan, supervise and implement a high-quality, creative, age-appropriate program for school-age children. Plan and execute daily and monthly activities for the program that are academically aligned and support skill-building and social-emotional development.  
  • Develop, plan and supervise activities during school vacation weeks and other days off from school.  
  • Collect and maintain data on participants' growth, including pre/post tests for enrichment activities, SEL assessments, and other data metrics that speak to program quality and fidelity. 
  • Provide direction and guidance to site staff, aid in staff training, and complete written evaluation of their work performance in coordination with the Program Director. 
  • Continually promote the values of inclusion and equity among all participants. 
  • Responsible for supervising and demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement. Treat all children with dignity and respect. 
  • Create systems and processes around staff coverage, data collection, recruitment, and retention. 
  • Establish familiarity with RI DHS (Department of Human Services) or MA EEC (Early Education & Care) licensing requirements, including safety procedures, attendance records, ratios, and all required paperwork. Maintain the necessary documents required for state licensing. 
  • Supervise proper maintenance of equipment, clean up of work and play areas and inventory, and ordering of supplies and snacks.  
  • Plan, implement and attend appealing and meaningful programs and events for parents and/or families regularly; provide an ongoing network (formal and informal) of support for program parents. 
  • Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintain ongoing contact with supervisor and appropriate staff at all levels of the YMCA. Attend staff meetings as required. 
  • Ensure that the proper procedures regarding vehicle use are followed at all times.  
  • Participate and volunteer in the YMCA annual fund-raising campaign. Campaigns may include site event fundraisers and Y fundraising events. 
  • Act as a professional role model. Maintain good public relations with parents and school personnel and understand that you represent the YMCA, and maintain a cheerful disposition, demeanor, and attire. 
  • Continually enhance professional development through workshops, educational courses, and/or appropriate reading material/ Licensing requires the completion of a minimum of 20 hours of training per year relevant to the care of school-age children. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

The site coordinator shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following:  

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services, or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of one year's supervised experience working with school-age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement) or 
  • Hold an Associate's degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services, or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of two years of supervised experience working with school-age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement).
Required Certifications
  • The certifications required before working with children are Child Abuse Prevention Training, New Employee Orientation, and all RI DHS and MA EEC requirements.  
  • Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA-approved basic lifesaving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, RI DHS Pre-service Health & Safety Training. This position must have the ability to respond to safety and emergencies.