What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Program Coordinator - Out-of-School Time position at YMCA of Greater Des Moines?
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY!
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
This position directly manages a signature After School site location and Out-of-School time programming. It is responsible for the oversight of the program and will facilitate the integration of the program into the school's culture. This position is responsible for delivering a program that promotes children feeling valued as individuals and helps them achieve, build relationships and belong. The position is charged with creating an environment of advocacy, collaboration, and partnership between school and the YMCA
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Degree in related field, or 5 or more years of work related experience
- One to two years related program development and management experience in a leadership role
- Demonstrated computer skills in Google Workspace or Microsoft Windows environment
- Be able to be approved by State of Iowa Child Care Licensing Requirements
- Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting
- Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting and maintained annually
- Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA standards and methods of operation and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
- Evaluate and review all aspects of assigned programs to ensure consistent quality and safety.
- Directly facilitate and manage delivery of programming at least 20 hours per week.
- Assist in the development and distribution of materials to market and promote programs, ensuring all communications meet YMCA the standards and requirements.
- Prepare and submit required budget management information for the program.
- Monitor the budget to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with the budget.
- Determine staffing needs of the program and manage staffing to cover the program's needs.
- Build, lead, develop and train a staff team that genuinely cares about the needs of our community and our members and works to exceed expectations every day.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel.
- Serve as a YMCA representative, both within the organization and outside the organization.
- Perform other duties as required.