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After School Site Coordinator

YMCA • 70 West Street Barrington, 02806 United States • 5d ago

YMCA

Bayside Branch YMCA

Location

70 West Street
Barrington, RI 02806-3508
United States

Hourly

$22.00

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Resumes Accepted Until

February 28, 2025

Resume Contact

Youth Development Director

Nicole Crossley

nicolecrossley13@gmail.com

70 West Street
Barrington, 02806
United States

Full-time child care positions available at the Greater Providnece YMCA, APPLY NOW!

Job Description

The Site Coordinator shall be responsible for the daily operation of the 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.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both 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.
Certifications required before working with children: Child Abuse Prevention Training, New Employee Orientation, 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 emergency situations.

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.
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 positive 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 training per year relevant to the care of school age children.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Certifications

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 years' 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' supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement).

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