POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA of Long Island is seeking a part-time Site Coordinator to manage an enrichment program in the South Huntington School District. The positions key function is to plan, develop, supervise, and implement enriching activities aligned with Kindergarten NYS Standards that compliment school day learning. This individual is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the site. Duties include but are not limited to supporting staff, maintaining communication with a variety of stakeholders including families, school leaders, school district representative, etc, maintaining a safe and vibrant learning environment for children, overseeing attendance and busing of the students, and monitoring the program outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program.
- Ability to communicate orally and through written communication in Spanish is required.
- Provide language translation between students, families and teachers.
- Translate documents from English to Spanish.
- Manage the day to day operations, ensuring all safety policies and practices are in place.
- Communicate regularly with school administration.
- Maintain accurate program documentation (incident reports, accident report, behavior report, attendance & sign-in / sign-out sheets, and other data collection required by the grant).
- Plan, organize, and implement a structured program with developmentally appropriate activities consisting of engaging educational and recreational activities for participants.
- Provide supervision to Certified Teachers, and Teaching Assistants.
- Monitor and manage lesson plans.
- Ensure that supplies and equipment are kept safe and available, to operate a successful program.
- Respond to e-mails and phone messages.
- Serve as a liaison with school district personnel, YMCA, and other stakeholders. Attend planning meetings.
- Facilitate and/or supervise the collection and submission of data for monitoring/funding agency/ies.
- Adhere to all and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
- Maintain hygiene habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field or New York State Children's Program Administrator credential or School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period or Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years direct experience working with children under 13 years of age.
- Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field
- Current Certifications in CPR, First Aid preferred or must complete YMCA trainings upon hire.
- Ability to articulate the YMCA mission and programs to staff, volunteers, and community.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, highly flexible and rapidly changing work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50lbs.
HOW TO APPLY:
For consideration, email your resume and application to nicole.dinolfo@ymcali.org.
Starting Salary:
$30.00. Comprehensive benefits package including, generous retirement plan, free membership, program discounts, paid time off and more.
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.