Before and After School Enrichment Site Manager - Anne Arundel County

The Y in Central Maryland

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The BASE Site Manager is responsible for all on-site operations of the center licensed to serve 30 or more participants. Responsibilities are inclusive of ensuring children are actively engaged in safe and enriching activities, and communicating with key stakeholders, which include school administration, staff, and parents. He/she is also responsible for implementing the monthly curriculum. Lastly, he/she provides supervisorial support to all on-site staff: group aides, teacher and program volunteers.

Requirements

Must be licensed to serve 30 or more participants
Must be able to ensure children are actively engaged in safe and enriching activities
Must be able to communicate with key stakeholders, including school administration, staff, and parents
Must be able to implement the monthly curriculum
Must provide supervisorial support to all on-site staff: group aides, teacher and program volunteers
Must be compliant with all OCC regulations
Basic computer and internet proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite (Google Platform)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a before/after school program
Experience with risk management
Experience with curriculum implementation
Experience with staff supervision
Experience with parent engagement
Experience with fundraising
Experience with recruitment and interviewing
Experience with performance reviews and improvement plans
Experience with professional development opportunities
Experience with emergency evacuation procedures and protocols
Experience with The Code of Conduct with Youth

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall effective operation and quality of the BASE program
Fulfills role and responsibilities in the before/after school program including all aspects of safety, risk management, supervision of children and staff, meeting quality, by maintaining site guidelines, curriculum standards, OCC regulations, DHMH regulations, and any other standard, policy, or procedure as deemed necessary by the Y in Central Maryland
Attends PTA Meetings, Back to school nights, kindergarten roundups, school meet and greets, and all other school activities that promote the program
Participate in regional committees
Participate in organization surveys
Attend organization town hall events
Responsible for driving enrollment and maintaining enrollment to sites capacity
Monthly parent engagement
Responsible for one outside service project
Responsible for Send a kid to camp and Turkey Trot fundraising efforts
Work at least 2 Fun days per school year
Assist with training new Site leaders
Actively help recruit and retain new associates and assist with interviews
Assist in bridging the gap between Base and Family centers by participating in family events
Leads staff meetings with site staff and other staff meetings as necessary
Attends mandatory Site Managers’ meetings, monthly curriculum meetings and required Director training
Coaches and trains supervising site associates on OCC regulations, Y policies and procedures, and other standards as set forth by the Y of Central Maryland. Will need to be compliant with all OCC regulations
Participates in site-based associates’ performance reviews and performance improvement plan meetings (along with coordinator)
Participates in opportunities for professional growth such as workshops, conferences, college, and graduate courses as required by the BASE Coordinator
Provides direction to associates and children
Implements program curriculum effectively
Conducts regular mock assessments, and completes Assessment Visit Action Plans by set deadline
Enforces all rules and to make effective decisions to ensure the safety and security of program participants
Relates effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community
Makes sound judgments for the betterment and quality of the program
Maintains confidentiality regarding participant, staff and association records
Communicates in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, school administration, and other staff members
Understands and implements emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergencies
Displays basic computer and internet proficiency including by not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and the G Suite (Google Platform)
All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.