What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Coordinator - Phoenix AZ position at YMCA?
Leads the daily operation of a YMCA school-age childcare site, ensuring high-quality youth development programming, staff supervision, family engagement, operational excellence, and community partnership development. Ensures the implementation of a safe, engaging, and inclusive before-school, after-school, day camp, or enrichment program. Supports staff development, program quality, participant engagement, and family communication while assisting the Program Director in achieving operational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:
Oversees daily site operations to ensure safety, compliance, and program quality.
Manages enrollment, attendance, staffing schedules, and required documentation.
Serves as the on-site director for AZDHS Childcare Licensing.
Ensures staff maintain certifications, required training, and licensing compliance.
Maintains strong operational systems that support participant success.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year of experience working with children required.
- Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and TB test.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn YMCA childcare systems
PART TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Staff Membership
- Discounted Family Membership
- Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
OUR YMCA CULTURE:
At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.