SACC Assistant Site Director

Montclair YMCA • Montclair, NJ

48d • $17 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the SACC (School Age Child Care) Director, the SACC Assistant Site Director is responsible for planning, managing and supervising a developmentally appropriate childcare program at one site. The SACC Assistant Site Director will manage all extended care activities and special events, as well as ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times. At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

Requirements

• BA in Education, Child Development, Physical Education, Recreation or related field and two years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity OR School Age Child Care credential and three years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity OR Two years of college with 18 credits in child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation or related field and three years direct experience with children under age 13, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrate a positive and constructive attitude.
• Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the YMCA and its capacity to develop youth. The ability to articulate and model YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assuming all responsibilities in their directors’ absence.
• Planning, implementing and supervising a developmentally appropriate, fun, and enriching activity curriculum for camp group throughout the summer.
• Maintaining positive relationships with parents and demonstrating positive communication skills that will foster a healthy and comfortable atmosphere.
• Maintaining clean, neat and organized environment acceptable to the YMCA Extended Care Program Director.
• Promoting and supervising the health, emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each child.
• Attending required Abuse Risk Management training and adhering to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Following employee and volunteer screening requirements and using screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Providing employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Providing employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and requiring them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Responding quickly to policy and procedure violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures and responding seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and following mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicating to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all program participants.
• Managing the performance of all staff along with the Extended Care Program Director.
• Managing and controlling inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Working with all other staff members in a cooperative effort-TEAMWORK.
• Attending all staff meetings.
• Following personnel policies of the YMCA of Montclair and policies defined in the staff manual.
• Maintaining all required records and logs.
• Performing other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
• 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level