Before and Afterschool Coordinator

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Port Charlotte, FL

4d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This person is responsible for assisting the Program Director with overall program development, staff training, and supervision of all on-site staff. The program coordinator is on-site daily, assists in long-range planning and implementation, and carries out daily scheduling and planning. This individual is responsible for knowing each class’s daily activities and ensuring they are taking place. The program coordinator is expected to uphold YMCA policies and philosophy, using these objectives as a basis for working with children, teachers, and parents.

Requirements

Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
Prior experience working with children.
Willingness to carry out the Mission of the YMCA and its programs.
Professional appearance and behavior.
Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be a self-starter, with high energy and a positive attitude.
Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
Annual completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training.
Annual completion of YMCA of the USA Child Abuse and Neglect class.
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.

Nice To Haves

Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Responsibilities

Assist with program planning, administration, and evaluation.
Assist with staff training, leading weekly staff meetings, reviewing children's progress and/or problems, and ongoing evaluation of staff performance.
Support administration in the planning, supervision, and leading of selected activities such as curriculum, crafts, environmental education, outdoor education, and Character Development.
Maintain positive relationships with children, members, parents, and other staff.
Participate in family programs and respond quickly to the concerns of parents and staff.
Assume responsibility of the Center at all times.
Use common sense and assume the same duties as the teachers in the center.
Be familiar with teacher duties and follow through with all planned activities.
Greet parents, members, and children upon their arrival to the center.
Interact with children and members to ensure their individual needs are met.
Follow proper safe food handling procedures with regard to food allergies.
Ensure that daily reports are updated frequently throughout the day.
Maintain cleanliness of the center throughout the day.
Submit a list of needed supplies to the supervisor as needed.
At the end of the day, ensure the room is returned to proper order for the following morning and remove garbage (refer to closing checklist in center).
Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by the department.
Responsible for any other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.