School Age Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Branch Director, the School Age Director 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 licensed YMCA before and after school child care programs. Assists the with Day Camp Director with oversite of the licensed summer day camp programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages, directs and coordinates the school age childcare programs for assigned location(s); ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities; expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
2. Assist the Day Camp Director to coordinator the Day Camp program.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Ensures that YMCA program standards and Wisconsin State Licensing requirements are met and safety procedures followed.
6. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
7. Develops and maintains relationships with Wisconsin state childcare licensing, 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.
8. Maintains proper records/department files.
9. Attends Day Camp and School Age Cabinet meetings.
10. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
11. Compiles program statistics; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
12. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):  

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 21 years of age 
2. Minimum of Associates Degree required, degree in related field preferred
3. Minimum 240 hours experience as a child care teacher or center director in a group child care center 
4. Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing a youth program 
5. Must meet Wisconsin Licensing qualifications for Center Director; Must meet qualifications for Center Director of 51 or more within 24 months

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 30 pounds and able to traverse hilly and uneven terrain without undue exertion.
2. Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
3. Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.
4. Ability to perform tasks outdoor in different climates.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE YMCA WELCOMES A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

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