School Age Child Care/Camp Director

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YMCA of the USA
Waterbury, CT, USA
Full-time

Seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our Child Care - Camp Team. Join us at the Y, where work is rewarding and fun!

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The School-Age Child Care/Camp Director at the Greater Waterbury YMCA is responsible for all aspects of the SACC programs in Watertown and YMCA Camp Oakasha in Southbury.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensures the Watertown SACC programs and YMCA Camp Oakasha programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Recruits, hires and supervises a diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations and area schools. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
  • Ensure that all sites meet and follow State of Connecticut license regulations for Camp and School Age.
  • Maintain licenses for all Watertown School-Aged sites and YMCA Camp Oakasha
  • Working with Outdoor Center Director, manages and oversee assigned programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and scheduling activities or events.
  • Participates and supports the Ys Community Support Campaign.
  • Contributes to the success of association-wide programs and functions as requested by the COO.
  • Serve as Director on Duty as assigned.
  •  All other duties assigned by supervisor
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Minimum age of 21.
  • Upon hire; completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens training and administration of Medication.
  • Experience with children, teens and adults in outdoor education, recreation and/or adventure programming.
  • Knowledge of child growth and development.Good communication and public speaking skills.
  • Certified as a Head Teacher by the State of Connecticut.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution (10%)
  • YMCA Membership and staff program/childcare discounts
  • Health Insurance

Salary: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/40275

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management
Child / After School Care

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Sep 19 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 19 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit