YMCA Afterschool Site Supervisor

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA•Eugene, OR

3d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Development Program Leader 2 manages and supports YMCA school-age childcare programs at assigned locations. The role provides childcare, enrichment and physical activities, teaches teamwork and social skills, and supports children’s growth and learning. Program Leaders build positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with families, provide direction for programs and classrooms, and implement curriculum in line with YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The position is part-time and based at Eugene-area school sites. Typical after-school hours are Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; some sites also offer before-school programs Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Hours vary by site, with additional time for planning, meetings, and training. The school-year childcare program is anticipated to operate approximately August through June, but employment beyond the program period or program needs is not guaranteed. Staffing depends on enrollment, funding, operational needs, and school district calendars. The role includes coordinating program operations and staff, maintaining safe and compliant environments, communicating with families and community partners, and carrying out developmentally appropriate activities. Staff are expected to represent the YMCA’s mission and values through respectful, inclusive, and accountable conduct. The work involves leading and participating in activities, monitoring children indoors and outdoors, and performing general housekeeping and sanitation tasks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
At least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth.
Previous supervisory experience.
Enrollment in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry and proof of enrollment.
Must meet Office of Child Care requirements, including at least 240 hours of qualifying experience working with school-age children within the last five years in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program.
Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in sports, games, and curriculum activities and monitor behavior indoors and outdoors.
Ability to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel, and return to a standing position.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform general housekeeping, including mopping or sweeping, taking out trash, washing dishes, cleaning tables and toys, and stacking and putting away baskets.
Must follow sanitation protocols.
If required to drive on duty, must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV record meeting YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout employment.
Must complete required annual training and onboarding training.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with diverse populations.
Conversational fluency in Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Mam.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and coordinate after-school childcare programs at assigned locations, ensuring high-quality programming.
Train, develop, schedule, and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
Review and evaluate staff performance, and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Manage program budgets, ensure operations stay within budget, and collect program fees.
Support healthy eating and physical activity initiatives, including HEPA practices.
Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, YMCA program standards, safety procedures, and Office of Child Care guidelines.
Maintain program facilities and equipment and ensure the physical environment supports healthy living.
Maintain relationships with childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and related organizations and agencies.
Respond promptly to agency, family, and community inquiries and complaints.
Provide staff leadership at Youth Development events.
Maintain required records and department files; assist with marketing and distribution of program information.
Conduct family conferences as needed and maintain effective communication with families.
Implement culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activity plans that address participants’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
Maintain program sites and equipment; set up and break down activity centers and clean program areas.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those for medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Supervise children, staff, program areas, and activities safely and supportively.
Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Maintain positive working relationships and communication with coworkers, and act as a role model to children and staff.
Follow program cleanliness standards and sanitation protocols.
Check and respond to email and other communications regularly.
Complete 15 hours of formal childcare-related training or education annually, including at least 8 clock hours in child development and 1 hour in health, safety, and nutrition.
Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 days of hire and complete required trainings by their due dates.
If driving while on duty, maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license, a driving record meeting YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability.
Perform other duties as assigned.