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

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Coordinator, BTB Grant, leads a grant-funded before- and after-school program at an assigned school location. The coordinator builds nurturing relationships with children and positive, cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers, staff, community members, and school partners. The role supports youth development and peer connections while creating a high-quality program focused on achievement, belonging, skill development, and relationships among youth and families. This is a seasonal, school-year-based position. Program hours and shifts are available on school days only. Paid training and professional development are also required throughout the year, including on non-school days. During school intersessions and breaks, additional hours may be available in other youth programs, such as summer day camp. The position is based at the West Valley Family YMCA in Reseda, California, and travel is negligible.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old for high school programs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass a district-issued minimum basic education test administered to district teacher aides.
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.
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.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, 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 related fields.
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 progressive, purposeful programming focused on achievement, belonging, relationships, and mastery of specific skills.
Support onboarding and training of staff and assist with coordinating schedules and workflow.
Ensure staff provide close visual supervision and maintain required staff-to-child ratios; step in to maintain ratios as needed.
Help children manage behavior through proactive strategies, redirection, and constructive discipline using natural and logical consequences.
Observe, coach, and provide feedback to staff, and communicate staff performance feedback to the supervisor.
Support planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities consistent with YMCA values and guidelines.
Submit program action plans, curricula, and grant-required documents on time through specified portals.
Maintain program safety, cleanliness, site and equipment, and required records in accordance with YMCA expectations.
Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of children and communicate about their development with the supervisor.
Cultivate positive relationships and effective communication with parents; engage parents as volunteers and connect them with the YMCA.
Attend and participate in fundraising activities, family and program events, 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 parents, YMCA team members, and community partners, and model relationship-building skills.
Demonstrate YMCA Core Values and develop competencies in mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.