Program Coordinator—Before/After School Program

Come join our YMCA team, Under the direction of the School Age Regional Director, the Before and After School Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of running a Before and/or After School program at one of our partner schools in Dover or Somersworth. The Coordinator oversees supervision, planning, and implementation of the program, while serving as a positive role model for staff and youth alike. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow with us — with clear pathways for career advancement, leadership development, and continued professional growth within the Y.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and implement the daily schedule and curriculum
• Develop enrichment programs
• Adhere school site program to NH Child Care Licensing regulations and maintain appropriate files
• Implement our Character Development curriculum components and role model Y core values
• Ordering snacks and supplies
• Supervise, train and mentor site staff and assigned volunteers
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with school/administrative staff and parents
• Plan and facilitate no school days, vacation week programs, and help during our summer camp

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least one of the following:
• A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or recreation, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
• A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
• Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program, recreation program or elementary school;
• A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children
• Current certification as an educator by the department of education
• Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and a current certification as a Para II educator by the department of education; or Both of the following: Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children; and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 additional credits as specified; and Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a Site Director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least 6 credits as specified above

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and team environment
• Commitment to career advancement and leadership growth within the Y
• Staff receive a free family Y membership
• Retirement plans available
• Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools
• Generous Paid time off starting at 27 days off per year
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Up to 50% discount on Y programs and childcare services