Before School Care - Site Coordinator - Northwest Elementary

YMCA of Springfield • Lincoln, IL

164d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Youth Development Director, the Site Coordinator oversees their assigned site, program, staff, and participants at the YMCA of Springfield. This on-site leadership position supports the success and quality of before- and after-school programming and sets the tone for the program. The coordinator is expected to understand character development as a central YMCA mission and personally demonstrate commitment to that goal in YMCA programs.

The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, when school is in session for the 2026–2027 school year. The role includes ensuring participant safety, maintaining records, communicating with parents, implementing activities and curriculum, supervising staff and volunteers, and maintaining the program space. The position requires completion of onboarding and required training, including CPR, first aid, and specified child-care and mandated-reporting modules.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age; preference is given to applicants age 21 or older.
• Have at least 2 years of related experience working with youth.
• Complete the onboarding process within the designated time.
• Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
• Complete required training within 60 days of employment, including CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, and IL Gateway Registry Modules, and maintain current certifications as required.
• Ability to speak concisely and communicate effectively, including using a computer and phone or smart device.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, and climbing; walk extensively at the site and on different surfaces, including stairs and uneven or unpaved ground; carry supplies, normally weighing less than 25 pounds; and play large-motor games with youth.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, and social or economic circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of program participants and follow emergency, incident-reporting, child-abuse-prevention, and YMCA procedures.
• Maintain children’s files and communicate relevant details to parents and the supervisor.
• Provide customer service to YMCA members, guests, and staff; serve as the main point of contact for parents and communicate with them face to face daily.
• Direct and supervise high-quality program activities; implement curriculum, manage field trips, and oversee supply needs.
• Direct personnel and volunteers as needed, develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, celebrate successes, and report concerns to the supervisor.
• Maintain the program area and facility, report maintenance issues, and keep program areas clean and organized.
• Host daily huddles with staff teams, participate in weekly supervisor meetings, and complete a daily recap email.
• Demonstrate friendly, helpful, positive, timely, organized, and accurate customer service; use listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, patience, kindness, and compassion to address member and participant needs.
• Demonstrate the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through daily activities and responsibilities.
• Support YMCA child-abuse-prevention policies, including reporting allegations or suspicions and following applicable procedures.

Benefits

• Free family membership (full-time); free one-parent family membership (part-time).
• Discounted programming (full-time).
• 8% retirement contribution for vested employees.
• Optional insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, and more (full-time).
• Paid Leave for All.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed