Family Life Coordinator- Clippard Family YMCA

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director and in accordance with the Christian nature and purpose of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, the Family Life Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Program Department which includes planning, organizing, developing, implementing, staffing, controlling and evaluating the programs in accordance with the purpose and philosophies of the branch and YMCA of Greater Cincinnati.  The incumbent is responsible for providing branch leadership and support services for all school age care programs, preschool, informal education, and summer camp programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent must have the competencies, skills and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the Association’s mission, goals and vision for serving the community.  Other important competencies of the Family Life Coordinator include:

1. Development and implementation of comprehensive School Age Child Care and Day Camp programs including curriculum components to ensure high quality programs through program development.
2. Provide branch leadership for Child Care Staff development, certification and training.
3. Share in the development and implementation of all childcare employee recruitment and employment screening needs.
4. Help Insure proper training needed by  all state or Association requirements, insuring that all program content is up-to-date and meets the needs of all participants.
5. Specifically make sure that all school sites are star rated in step up to quality.
6. Serve as key staff member to Branch Program Committee.
7.  Assist in supervising supervise the SACC and Pre school staff
8. Serve as a site Administrator to assigned site if needed.
9. Provides leadership and support for branch and departmental fundraising for annual support campaign. 
10. Ensure Association childcare quality standards are in compliance by operations, licensing or other governing agencies.
11. Responsible for assisting in administration of all programs related to childcare; overall program growth, retention and evaluation; special program thrusts; and innovative program efforts.
12. Executes marketing plans in identified areas according to Association-wide procedures.
13. Executes program-planning efforts, including statistical tracking and analysis of current programs, trend analysis with recommendations for new components or change.
14. Develops and implements an Association relationship/recognition program for schools.
15. Remains knowledgeable of all Federal, state, local and YMCA regulations related to program areas and inform and train staff on matters in a timely manner.
16. Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

1.       Minimum Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Recreation or related field with proven experience in childcare programs. 

2.       One year or more experience in supervision and coordination of family involvement programs.

3.       Must meet all licensing requirements under Federal, state and local regulations.

4.       Must possess current CPR, First Aid, Oxygen and AED certifications.

Skills and Abilities:

1.    Must have an excellent understanding of YMCA Federal, state and local program requirements.

2.    Must have an excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain

       harmonious relationships with staff members, volunteers, program participants and the general public.

3.    Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be creative, motivated, self-starter with the ability to lead and motivate others.