Youth Site Coordinator - Honowai Elementary School

YMCA of Honolulu • Waipahu, HI

2d • $21 - $27

About The Position

The Youth Site Coordinator is directly supervised by the Youth Director and is responsible for providing a safe, caring, and enriching environment for children enrolled in YMCA Childcare Programs. The role oversees YMCA School Age Childcare and DOE A+ Afterschool Programs and ensures compliance with standards, policies, and procedures established by the YMCA of Honolulu, DOE, and other associated agencies.

Requirements

• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Understand youth work, working with school-age children, group management, and group work.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and manage school-age childcare programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to train, develop, supervise, and evaluate youth leaders and aides.
• Ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all childcare program participants and staff.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, be well organized, and be able to multitask.
• Lead by example and model professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
• Provide positive role modeling in interactions with participants and others associated with the program.
• Meet program goals and expectations in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Be reliable and dependable.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet staffing and planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Successfully complete comprehensive background screening, including criminal and sex offender checks.
• Complete mandatory Praesidium training and uphold professional boundaries and child-protection responsibilities.

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 participant supervision while following program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Research and develop creative programs, workshops, and activities that enhance school-age childcare and support Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with participants, parents, coworkers, and associated contacts, including DOE and DHS.
• Model respect and understanding, respond sensitively to children's needs, and guide participants toward positive youth development.
• Create a positive work and learning environment that encourages hard work, communication, and camaraderie.
• Lead Youth Leaders, Aides, and Volunteers, providing 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.
• Receive constructive criticism, suggestions, and guidance from leadership and staff.
• Ensure staff and participants respect facilities and property and follow applicable rules and expectations.
• Ensure site facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained, organized, and clean.
• 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 core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Attend general and site-specific staff meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Youth Director and/or Program Executive.

Benefits

• Free Y membership with employment.
• Referral bonuses in cash or Y credit for referring a new hire.
• Up to 60% discounts for the employee, family, 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