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. The Youth Development Site Director will be directly responsible for organizing and implementing school age childcare programs. You will provide leadership and direct supervision to staff and groups of children during the school year in Before & After Programs, Adventure Days, and Break Camps as well as during Summer Day Camp. You will oversee administrative and program details while having the opportunity to create positive and nurturing relationships with children. You will also be a role model in building cooperative relationships with the parents/caregivers. As the Site Director you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall participant experience. 

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Applies to Before & After School Programs + Summer Day Camp):

• Supervise B&A Site, Adventure Days & Break Camps, as well as Summer Day Camp site throughout  the year  


• Be available to substitute, in or out of ratio, and travel throughout the region we serve (Fountain to Monument).


• Provide supervision and leadership in efforts to mentor & coach counselors and aides within region on YMCA Association standards,  state licensing requirements, and other job related functions


• Help develop and facilitate trainings for Youth Development staff on behavior management, expectations, SOP’s, and other areas of professional development in your program area.  


• Complete supply procurement & purchase as needed for your program.


• Demonstrate fiscal accountability by following assigned budget guidelines.


• Implementing age appropriate curriculum. 


• Develop programs and location set up that will provide a safe and nurturing, yet fun environment for children and staff 


• Evaluate children’s engagement and needs; be fundamental in creating growth opportunities for the kids in your program.


• Develop and maintain timely and professional communication with parents


• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, and children.


• Primary in responding to all accidents and incidents within your program. 


• Identify need for and provide positive guidance that is age appropriate and  maintains respect for the child in any behavioral situation. 


• Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences. Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child and show as much individual attention as possible to each child. Implement curriculum that is age appropriate and helps a child reach their full potential in each area of development.


• Collaborate with other colleagues 


• Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations, emergency procedures and be ready to implement if necessary. 


• May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for training, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events. 


• Maintain State licensing and YMCA Association Standards and Minimum Guidelines.


• Demonstrate proper care and storage of equipment and supplies as well as program space.


• Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: attendance records, observation records, incident and injury reports.  


• Prepare snacks or meals as assigned.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and respect to your fellow peers. 


• Modeling good character and hygiene habits.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Inclusion


• Critical Thinking & Decision Making


• Emotional Maturity

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to visually observe children and to physically intervene when the safety of a participant could be compromised.


•  Ability to physically move with participants through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor program settings and activities including but not limited to swimming, hiking, skating, gym activities, arts and crafts.


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.