2025 - 2026 : Plainfield YMCA SACC - Site Supervisor - All School Sites

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA • Plainfield, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Plainfield YMCA, a branch of the Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY), is seeking School Age Child Care (SACC) Site Supervisors. These cause-driven leaders share a commitment to nurturing and supporting children, promoting youth development, and fostering social responsibility. Under the direction of the SACC & Camp Program Director and Senior Program Director, the Site Supervisor is responsible for supervising a group of children at specific site locations. This job is fully on-site. The Site Supervisor creates relationships with children and their parents while providing a safe, pleasant, and caring atmosphere during the school year. This position supports the work of a non-profit, committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role involves direct supervision of children in an afterschool site, building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers, promoting the potential of all youth in programs, and facilitating peer-to-peer connections. Greater Somerset County YMCA is a progressive YMCA located in Somerset County, New Jersey, with a 150-year history. It is a pillar of the community with seven locations across three counties, serving upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees and operating revenues of $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone and is committed to being an inclusive organization, leveraging its collective impact to address social inequities.

Requirements

• Must be available Monday – Friday from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or a Bachelor's degree in childcare, education, or a related field OR have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children aged 5-12 years.
• Must be capable of writing and executing daily, weekly, and/or themed lesson plans.
• Must have experience working with children in a structured group setting.
• Must have the ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
• Embraces our 4 YMCA Core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility, and encourages peers and campers to do so.
• Adheres to and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals.
• Attends all training, seminars, and meetings as required during Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends.
• Completion of Onboarding and New Hire Training within 2 weeks to 30 days of accepting the Hiring offer.
• The completion of the health care provider's statement indicates that they are in good health and pose no health risk to persons at the center. Such a statement shall be based on a medical examination within the six months immediately preceding such person's working at the center.
• A Mantoux tuberculin skin test and results are required with the exam.
• Be responsible for directly working with children (care, supervision, or instructing).
• Be registered in the Workforce Registry through NJCCIS with an updated professional profile record (salary/title/hire date).
• Meet CCDBG health and safety training requirements, which include completion of the following training: Health and Safety Basics, Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect – Mandated Reporting, Foundations of Child Development or Youth Growth Development, CPR and First Aid.
• Complete criminal background check.
• Staff must have proof of training uploaded and documented in NJCCIS.
• Must have reliable transportation options as scheduling is based on coverage needs at the multiple locations listed above.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish Bilingual preferred!

Responsibilities

• Maintains group belongings including state binder, student information sheets, necessary medications when off-site, and first aid kit as per SACC Licensing Requirements.
• Coaches and guides site assistants/counselors and children during all activities throughout the day.
• Plans prepares, and implements daily activities for groups of 15-100 children.
• Creates innovative games and challenging programs of activities for children (ages 5-13) which include Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Builds connections with kids and their caregivers - Positively greet them every day.
• Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the GSCYMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Works to teach a variety of activities, aiding in the supervision of all activities, including field trips, leading games, and any other small or large group activities.
• Provides a safe environment for children and follows all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
• Engages each camper by name and communicates with them to ensure quality, fun, and a safe experience.
• Effectively communicates group needs with leadership.
• Effectively communicates daily happenings and incidents to parents of students.
• Handles all behavior, medical, and other incidents within their group, requesting assistance from leadership when necessary.
• Cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment as per state requirements (daily or weekly).
• Maintain site/room, equipment, and materials in an orderly and safe manner.
• Set up the site/room in advance of the children's arrival and clean up after the children's departure.
• Maintains group belongings including state binder, student information sheets, necessary medications when off-site, and first aid kit.
• Keeps SACC & Camp Director apprised of situations requiring their attention as it relates to children's behavior.

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs, "Y Retirement Fund," from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• A supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees