Job Description
Job Description
This is a full time position approximately 35-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 6:45am-9:00am and 12:30-6:00pm.
POSITION SUMMARY:
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, supervision, delivery and evaluation of a high-quality, academically aligned Before & After School Program in accordance with YMCA Guidelines and State Licensing Requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, supervise and implement a high-quality, creative program that is age-appropriate 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 when needed, particularly 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 records required for state licensing.
- Supervise proper maintenance of equipment, cleanup 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 on a regular basis; provide an ongoing network (formal and informal) of support for program parents.
- Provide daily snacks and/or meals in accordance with federally funded child nutrition program requirements including; shopping for food, serving meals, conducting point of service meal counts, any cleaning protocol associated with food service and maintaining compliance with meal requirements.
- Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintain ongoing communication 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.