Morris Lead Site Coordinator

Greater Joliet Area YMCA•Morris, IL

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Site Coordinator provides leadership for before- and after-school programs serving children ages 5–12 and is responsible for the safety and security of children under their supervision. The role includes developing daily enrichment activities, maintaining a structured environment during remote learning and enrichment, and ensuring drop-off and pick-up procedures are followed. The coordinator helps keep program sites supplied with cleaning materials, first-aid supplies, and snacks, and provides supervision and leadership to site staff. The position supports a quality experience for children and parents grounded in the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The coordinator follows YMCA and school policies, helps ensure compliance with community partner requirements, supports staff during parent conversations, and completes required incident and parent communication documentation. The role also includes cleaning and disinfecting high-touch areas, enforcing applicable indoor masking and social-distancing practices, attending staff meetings and trainings, and performing other appropriate duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
One to three years of experience working with children, preferably in a before- or after-school care setting.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and epi-pen certifications, plus Child Abuse Prevention training, required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in indoor and outdoor settings.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of college.
Previous experience working with diverse populations.
Willingness to obtain licensing requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for before- and after-school programs for children ages 5–12 and ensure the safety and security of children under supervision.
Develop daily enrichment group activities and ensure drop-off and pick-up procedures are followed.
Collect or distribute YMCA materials to program participants and parents.
Ensure program sites maintain adequate supplies, including cleaning materials, first-aid materials, and snacks.
Provide supervision, leadership, role modeling, and support to site staff and counselors, including assisting with participant disciplinary issues.
Communicate regularly with the director about staff or child issues that need to be addressed.
Work with site supervisors to ensure sites comply with community partner audits and requirements, including DCFS and NIFB requirements.
Support child-care staff during conversations with parents.
Maintain a structured learning environment during scheduled remote learning times and enrichment activities, and ensure crafts, activities, and curriculum are carried out.
Complete and submit incident reports, reportable-condition forms, and parent communication forms accurately and promptly when applicable.
Provide customer service to school personnel, YMCA members, guests, parents, and staff.
Follow school policies and guidelines and respect shared spaces between the school and program.
Ensure staff and students follow social-distancing practices and wear masks or face coverings indoors.
Clean and disinfect high-touch areas regularly or as needed.
Attend staff meetings and trainings, and perform other appropriate duties within the scope of the position.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values.