POSITION SUMMARY:

The positions key function is to plan, develop, supervise, and implement the program activities and staff at the School Aged Childcare site. During the summer, the position’s key function is to cooperatively work with the Camp Director in the supervision of staff, campers and camp activities. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program they oversee. Duties include but are not limited to supporting and training lead counselors, maintaining communication changes with the school and parents, maintaining a controlled atmosphere in the site, overseeing attendance and busing of the students, and monitoring the overall safety of the students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for cooperatively recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and supervising support staff at the site during the school year and in camp during the summer.
2. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program(s) by providing close supervision of all activities.
3. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool while ensuring all OCFS rules and regulations are being followed and work closely with Camp Director to ensure camp operations run smoothly.
4. Maintain accurate program documentation (incident reports, accident report, behavior report, attendance & sign-in / sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements for OCFS).
5. Plan, organize, and implement a structured program with developmentally appropriate activities consisting of engaging educational and recreational activities for participants with lesson plans. Must require and work together with counselors in the daily set-up, cleanup, homework time, busing time and snack time.
6. Provide a monthly calendar to families and communicate regularly with children, parents and supervisor and inform of days happenings and any changes.
7. Supervise all group leaders during the school year with students, at all times, and support the Camp Director with the supervision of Counselors during summer camp.
8. Oversee and lead all Group Leaders in the daily set-up, cleanup, homework time, programmatic time as well as snack time.
9. Ensure that all supplies and equipment are kept safe and available, to operate a successful program(s).
10. Promote literacy, multiculturalism, parent and community involvement through appropriate program enhancements and activities.
11. During the summer, promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants; and promotes a positive camp spirit.
12. Respond to e-mails and phone messages within one business day.
13. Conduct and lead monthly staff meetings. Update all required staff training attendance and certifications.
14. Serve as a liaison with school personnel, specifically the principal and his/her designee. Attend school planning meeting and PTA meetings. Develop community relations with other community organizations or programs.
15. Facilitate and/or supervise the collection and submission of data for monitoring/funding agency/ies.
16. Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
17. During the summer, perform specific scheduled assignments, including but not limited to: swimming, arrival and/or departure, and lunch duty.
18. Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
19. Actively participate in designated meetings, training sessions and special events.
20. Adhere to all NYS OCFS, Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
21. Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
2. Minimum of 2 years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
3. Minimum of 2 year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field.
4. Current Certifications in CPR, First Aid preferred or must complete YMCA trainings upon hire.
5. Ability to articulate the YMCA mission and programs to staff, volunteers, and community.
6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Ability to work in a fast paced, highly flexible and rapidly changing work environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

For consideration, email your resume to Bob Pettersen at Bob.Pettersen@ymcali.org


 

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