Youth and Family Programs Supervisor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Seattle, WA

2d • $24 - $26

About The Position

Provides day-to-day supervision of youth development and family programs, which includes, but is not limited to youth sports and wellness, recreation and enrichment, Kids Club/Kids Zone, family activities, and teen programs. This position will serve on an engaging and dynamic team, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and lessons plans are provided to participants. You will oversee a safe, high-quality program providing day-to-day support of the programs. You will supervise and evaluate the staff and volunteers, including hiring and training, maintaining required staff/child ratios, and conducting regular staff meetings. This role plays an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering programming in one or more of the following areas; child care, youth sports, wellness, recreation, or camp.
• Three or more years of experience working with children.
• One year or more of supervisory experience.
• Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions via phone, email and in person. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.
• Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).

Nice To Haves

• College degree. Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the delivery of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities for assigned program areas.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff and volunteers. Assists in conducting staff meetings and trainings.
• Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent information about their child’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Provides direct supervision to a group of children as needed.
• Maintains required records according to YMCA standards, including attendance records, registration information, accident reports and discipline records.
• Recruits new enrollments.
• Ensures that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
• May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets.
• Encourages member involvement, identifies potential volunteers, and assists with the Annual Campaign.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs
• 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED