YMCA Afterschool Site Supervisor

Eugene Family Ymca•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Youth Development Program Leader 2 manages and supports YMCA school-age childcare programs, providing childcare, enrichment, and physical activities while helping children develop teamwork and social skills. The role creates positive, nurturing relationships with children and cooperative relationships with families; provides direction for the program and classroom; and implements curriculum and culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate activities that address participants’ individual needs. Programs focus on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The position is part-time and non-exempt. Hours are generally Monday–Thursday, 2 p.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 1 p.m.–6 p.m.; some sites also offer before-school programs Monday–Friday, 6:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Hours vary by site, with additional time for planning, meetings, and training. The role may be associated with the school-year childcare program, anticipated to run approximately August through June. Continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the program period or program needs, which depend on enrollment, funding, operational needs, and school district calendars. The position is based at assigned school locations and includes supervising children, staff, program areas, and activities; coordinating personnel and volunteers; maintaining facilities and equipment; and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards, safety procedures, and applicable childcare regulations. Staff are expected to complete annual formal training related to childcare and attend required orientations and trainings.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have at least 18 months of experience serving or working with school-age youth.
Have previous supervisory experience.
Be enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry and provide proof of enrollment.
Have 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.
Meet Office of Child Care requirements for the position.
Be able to plan, lead, and participate in sports, games, and curriculum activities and monitor behavior indoors and outdoors.
Be able to walk, run, stand, sit, kneel, and return to a standing position.
Be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Perform general housekeeping duties, including mopping or sweeping, taking out trash, washing dishes, cleaning tables and toys, and putting away supplies.
Follow sanitation protocols.

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 and ensure 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 position-related budgets, keep programs within budget, and ensure program fees are collected.
Support healthy eating and physical activity initiatives, including HEPA.
Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, YMCA program standards, and safety procedures.
Maintain assigned program facilities and equipment and ensure the physical environment supports healthy living.
Maintain positive relationships with childcare licensing agencies, facility staff, family groups, and related organizations and agencies.
Respond to agency, family, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Provide staff leadership at YMCA Youth Development events.
Maintain proper 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 meet 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 related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Supervise children, staff, program areas, and activities safely and in a friendly manner.
Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with coworkers and act as a role model to children and staff.
Follow program cleanliness standards and current Office of Child Care guidelines.
Check and respond to emails 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 assigned trainings by their due dates.
If driving on duty, maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability.
Perform other duties as assigned.