School Age Program Site Floating Director - Berthoud/Johnstown Area

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a role model for role models, a fearless guide for staff members who work tirelessly to provide children with care each and every day... well, most days.

The School Age Program Site Floating Director position requires someone who has energy, a happy demeanor and strong leadership skills to nurture, support and empower our children each morning and afternoon while also coordinating our staff team with a balance of empathy, accountability, role modeling and hands-on work.

You might be the right candidate if...

You are a communicator, a listener and a patient answerer of questions. You are detail oriented. You have the flexibility and calm nature that allows you to go with the flow and ride the whitewater rapids that can come with the job. You are even keeled, working well with both administrative and programmatic work, both people and numbers, both concrete policies and the gray shades of human nature. You can speak eloquently to parents and administrative staff while also having the skill to send a child into a fit of giggles.

The salary range is $19.00-$22.00 per hour. Position is part time up to 28 hours per week (more available during school breaks) and we offer a 10% differential for staff bilingual in Spanish and English.

The Floating Director that is a part of the Substitute Team and will be moved between the Berthoud and Johnstown/Milliken sites as needed for coverage.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https//www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

• Engage campers and motivate staff for an amazing day camp experience.
• Ensures high quality programs and plans new program activities.
• Trains and schedules staff and volunteers as needed.
• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Develops and implements programming for their assigned site.
• Independently supervises all staff, provides appropriate direction and participates in all programming activities.
• Adheres to program standards including CDHS licensing, safety and cleanliness.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, association and site-specific events as appropriate.
• Follows and ensures implementation of all YMCA emergency procedures, site-specific guidelines, recommended practices, pertinent standards and policies, and State regulations.
• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants and community members.
• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records.
• Is on time for all shifts; and is flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.
• Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques to participants with natural consequences in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and expectations.
• Maintains regular and timely communication with supervisor concerning program and participant needs.
• Maintain required records, staff files, child files, attendance records, and other necessary information.
• Monitors and maintains site budget and purchase needed supplies and materials.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Must be 21 years or older.

Previous experience working with children in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.

Enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable.

Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are strongly encouraged to apply.

CPR and First Aid certification (we can provide this).

AND have at least one of the following

• A four-year degree in a related field OR
• An associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and three (3) months (455 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual OR
• 3,185 hours of experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the ages of four (4) years who are not related to the individual OR
• A current early childhood professional credential level 2 or higher.
• Documented experience includes experience working directly with school-age children in such areas as Sunday school, Scouts, sports, or babysitting.
• (10 hours/week) Free Family Membership
• (10 hours/week) Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time
  
  
  

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.

USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.