What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Before/After School Program position at The Granite YMCA - Somersworth?
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
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23