Before School Care - Site Coordinator - Northwest Elementary

YMCA of Springfield•Lincoln, IL

6d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Youth Development Director, the Site Coordinator will oversee their assigned site, program, staff, and participants at the YMCA of Springfield. The Site Coordinator is a key position for the success of our before and after school programs – they are on site leadership and set the tone for high quality programming. The Site Coordinator will understand that character development is the chief mission of the YMCA and will personally exhibit a commitment to the goal in all YMCA programs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age, preference for those 21 years or older.
At least 2 years of related experience working with youth.
Must complete onboarding process within designated time.
Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, social, economics, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all program participants.
Follows all policies for emergencies, incident reporting, child abuse prevention and YMCA procedures.
Maintains children’s files and communicates all details to parents and supervisor.
Provides a high level of customer service while dealing with YMCA members, guests, and staff.
Is main point of contact with all parents – communicates face to face with them on a daily basis.
Directs and supervises high quality program activities.
Responsible for the overall implementation of curriculum, manages field trips and oversees supply needs.
Directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Celebrates successes and reports any concerns to supervisor.
Maintains program area/facility and reports any maintenance issues.
Maintains cleanliness of program areas (lost and found, trash, activity materials).
Hosts daily huddle with staff teams.
Participates in weekly meeting with supervisor.
Completes daily recap email.
Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
Place members and participants as the first and highest priority always showing kindness and compassion.
Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.
The YMCA enforces policies to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions are taken seriously and reported to authorities. Procedures include unscheduled visits, open doors for parents, and a code of conduct for staff. We screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired and provide child abuse prevention training to staff. Employees who fail to support these policies will be subject to discipline, up to termination.