Before & After School Site Coordinator, Grant (Canoga Park) (5198)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Reseda, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Coordinator, BTB Grant, leads a grant-funded before- and after-school program at an assigned school location. The role builds nurturing relationships with children and positive working relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, community members, and school partners. The coordinator supports youth development and peer connections, guides staff, and implements progressive curriculum and club-based experiences focused on skill development, achievement, and belonging. This is a grant-funded, school-year-based position. Work hours and shifts are available on school days only, with paid training and professional development required throughout the year, including on non-school days. During school breaks and intersessions, additional hours may be available in other youth programs, such as summer day camp.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old for high school programs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a district-issued minimum basic education test administered to district teacher aides.
Current First Aid and Adult, Infant, and Child CPR certifications, or complete them within 60 days of hire.
TB Test clearance before the first day working on a school campus.
Strong character values, communication skills, and emotional maturity.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including planning, leading, and participating in activities.
Ability to lift 30–35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Completed semester units in child development, human services, or a related field.
Previous experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
Experience leading adults.
Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead the grant-funded program at the assigned school location.
Deliver high-quality, progressive programming focused on skill mastery, youth achievement and belonging, and positive relationships among youth and families.
Support onboarding and training of staff, assist with schedules and workflow, and observe, coach, and provide feedback to staff.
Maintain required staff-to-child ratios and close visual supervision; step into ratio as needed and ensure no child is left unsupervised or alone with a staff member.
Help children manage behavior using proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities consistent with YMCA values and established guidelines.
Submit program action plans, curricula, and grant-required documents on time through specified submission portals.
Maintain program safety and cleanliness standards, site and equipment, and required records.
Make ongoing observations and evaluations of children and communicate with the supervisor regarding their development.
Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents; encourage parent volunteering and connect families with the YMCA.
Attend and participate in fundraising activities, family events, program activities, staff meetings, and required trainings.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures regarding medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, emergencies, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, YMCA policies, and grant-funded program standards.
Maintain positive relationships with YMCA team members and community partners, modeling relationship-building skills, including Listen First.
Demonstrate YMCA Core Values and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.