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School Age Childcare Director

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Medford, NJ, USA
Full-time

The SACC (“Director”) is responsible for all aspects of the before/after school age child care programs, as well as holiday/vacation camp days.  These responsibilities include program development, staff relations, risk management, customer/community relations, licensing/professional accreditation, staff hiring, staff training, fundraising, marketing and budget development. The Director is also responsible for administering, monitoring, and refining current SACC sites, and coordinating funds for program development and scholarships. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop and monitor program budget revenue and expenses for SACC programs to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Supervise and administer all aspects of the SACC programs in the contracted school districts, including staff recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation; enrollment registration; community and parent relations; marketing; and budget planning and management. 
  • Ensure program compliance with Division of Child Protection and Permanency, and oversee issuance of license and all issues of program logistics for SACC.
  • Support and actively participate in implementing the organization’s strategic priorities with aspects of the strategic plan that directly affect or involve SACC, and support other departments with implementation of the strategic plan when not related to SACC, but is otherwise feasible 
  • Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and supervise site supervisors, assistants, counselors, substitutes, and volunteer staff as it relates to the delivery of the programs.
  • Develop standardized curriculum components for the before and after school programs and holiday/vacation days at camp.
  • Hold monthly SACC staff meetings and training with other Program Directors and/or independently.  Promote and maintain a culture of first-class customer service amongst the staff in all interactions with parents and students.  Develop and oversee a 10-month training schedule for SACC staff.
  • Maintain close working relationships with school superintendents, principals, and administrations.  Attend school board meetings of all contracted districts on a quarterly basis (for example, 4 Medford board meetings/year). 
  • Engage in outreach efforts to obtain new SACC districts, including attendance at school board meetings for prospective districts. 
  • Develop and maintain a functional parent packet and staff manual. Review and evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develop and maintain a culture and emphasis on first-class customer service with the staff.  Respond to user, parent, and/or customer complaints, questions, issues, or inquiries promptly.
  • Assess program for risk and loss management issues, and complete all incident reports within 24 hours of incident occurrence.
  • Locate applicable grants for funding and expanding school age services, and participate in and support other organization fundraising activities.
  • Attend YMCA of the USA, NJSACC and NAA conferences and maintain regular contact with these and other professional organizations in the field of school age care.
  • Maintain developmental assets and core values emphasis in all programs.
  • Maintain and expand training skills and credentials for the benefit of the organization as a whole, School’s Out and the YMCA Movement.
  • Cross-support other departments as needed: Day Camp, Resident Camp, Outdoor Center, Facilities, Food Service, etc.
Educational Background: 
This position requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, human services, social services, recreation, business, or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three years’ experience in management, supervision, public relations, and program development. 
  • Experience in budget development/monitoring and marketing is necessary.  
  • This position also requires communication, program evaluation, statistical analysis, organization, computer and planning skills as well as relational skills, integrity, flexibility, the ability to focus in the midst of commotion, and a proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
  • YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Feb 8 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit