Afterschool Site Coordinator

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of School Age Childcare: the Afterschool Site Coordinator will provide direction and supervision for the program, staff, activities, and children at an off site location This position requires availability during Afterschool and School’s Out hours and the ability to occasionally attend meetings and trainings at night or on the weekends.

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:

• Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all school personnel, staff, and volunteers.
• Maintains positive relations with children, parent, co-workers and volunteers, while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
• Communicate with supervisor, staff, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
• Act as a positive role model for staff while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Plans, lead, and implement activities within the established guidelines.
• Acquaints children with rules, activities, schedule, and area.
• Takes responsibility for the leadership, guidance and safety/welfare of each child in attendance. Supervises the children, areas, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Helps maintain the program site and equipment.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings.
• Assists in training and serves as a mentor to other Afterschool staff.
• Supervises, trains, evaluates staff and Volunteers.
• Complies with our Child Protection Policy to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Keeps supplies organized, maintains area and cares for equipment. Takes responsibility for cleaning of site.
• Helps to maintain proper records and department files.
• Promotes and market program and services to engage Afterschool parents.
• Report any problems, issues, or departmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provide for a strong professional image in regards to dress, attitude, punctuality, communication, and demeanor.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Program/Project Management
• Inclusion
• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet one of the four education and training requirements: 10 graduated from an accredited four-year college plus (2) years of full-time experience in group setting, 2) Four year degree in addition to at least one year of full-time (paid or unpaid) documented work experience with children or two years of college in addition to at least two years of full-time (paid or unpaid) documented work experience with children or a high school diploma in addition four years of full-time (paid or unpaid) documented work experience with children.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date.
• Must be committed to and supportive of the Y mission with an emphasis on support and empathy to health seekers.
• Must be detail oriented, good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, public relations and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be noisy at times.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with children and adults.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak.
  
  

The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA provides Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or information, military or veteran status, or any other legal recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances. To the extent required by law, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA will make reasonable accommodation so that employees with qualifying disabilities can perform the essential functions of the job, unless providing such accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

Company Description

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.

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.