Youth Site Coordinator - Waialua Elementary

YMCA of Honolulu • Waialua, HI

13d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Site Coordinator is under the direct supervision of the Youth Director and provides a safe, caring, and enriching environment for children enrolled in YMCA Childcare Programs. The role oversees the YMCA School Age Childcare and DOE A+ Afterschool Programs, ensuring adherence to standards, policies, and procedures established by the YMCA of Honolulu, DOE, and other associated agencies.

The coordinator supports program operations, develops activities, communicates with families and partner agencies, and leads and supports program staff. The position also helps maintain facilities and supplies, supports program marketing and the YMCA Annual Campaign, and promotes the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Understanding of youth work, working with school-age children, group management, and group work.
• Ability to supervise and manage school-age childcare programs.
• Ability to train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Youth Leaders and Aides.
• Ability to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of participants and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills; organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead by example and model professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
• Ability to supervise participants and provide positive role modeling in interactions with them and others associated with the program.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
• Mature judgment and sound decision-making ability.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or two years of college coursework, in recreation, education, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Youth Directors with program operations and supervision of participants while following program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Research and develop creative programs, workshops, and activities that enhance school-age childcare and focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Communicate effectively, consistently, and professionally with participants, parents, coworkers, and associated contacts, including DOE and DHS.
• Serve as a respectful and understanding role model, respond sensitively to children’s needs, and guide positive youth development.
• Create a positive work and learning environment that encourages effort, communication, and camaraderie.
• Lead Youth Leaders, Aides, and Volunteers; provide support and opportunities for training, growth, and leadership development.
• Schedule and secure appropriate staff coverage and regularly communicate staffing challenges to the Program Director.
• Follow dress code guidelines and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Be receptive to constructive criticism, suggestions, and guidance from leadership and other staff.
• Ensure staff and participants respect facilities and property and follow applicable rules and expectations.
• Maintain site facilities, equipment, and supplies in good, organized, and clean condition.
• Assist with marketing and distributing program information.
• Assume responsibility for facilities, equipment, and supplies used by the program.
• Assist with the YMCA of Honolulu’s Annual Campaign.
• Exemplify the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Attend general and site-specific staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Director and/or Program Executive.
• Provide overall supervision and management of school-age childcare programs.
• Train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Youth Leaders and Aides.
• Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of program participants and staff.
• Meet program goals and expectations described in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Complete mandatory Praesidium training, uphold professional boundaries, and report child-protection concerns.

Benefits

• Free Y membership with employment.
• Referral bonuses, available as cash or Y credit, for referring a new hire.
• Up to 60% discounts for employees, family members, and siblings on Y programs, camps, preschool, childcare, and more.

What This Job Offers

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