Program Coordinator—Before/After School Program

The Granite YMCA•Somersworth, NH

About The Position

Come join our YMCA team, Under the direction of the School Age Regional Director, the Before and After School Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of running a Before and/or After School program at one of our partner schools in Dover or Somersworth. The Coordinator oversees supervision, planning, and implementation of the program, while serving as a positive role model for staff and youth alike. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow with us — with clear pathways for career advancement, leadership development, and continued professional growth within the Y.

Requirements

Must be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least one of the following:
A bachelor’s degree in elementary education or recreation, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
A minimum of an associate’s degree in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university;
Certification of successful completion of training as a recreation director plus 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed childcare program, recreation program or elementary school;
A total of 12 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college plus 1000 hours of experience working with children
Current certification as an educator by the department of education
Experience working with children totaling 2000 hours and a current certification as a Para II educator by the department of education; or Both of the following: Documentation of enrollment in a course for at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation or other field of study focused on children; and a written plan on file for completion of at least 3 additional credits as specified; and Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as a Site Director, documentation of successful completion of a total of at least 6 credits as specified above

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement the daily schedule and curriculum
Develop enrichment programs
Adhere school site program to NH Child Care Licensing regulations and maintain appropriate files
Implement our Character Development curriculum components and role model Y core values
Ordering snacks and supplies
Supervise, train and mentor site staff and assigned volunteers
Build and maintain strong working relationships with school/administrative staff and parents
Plan and facilitate no school days, vacation week programs, and help during our summer camp