The Youth Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the Branch day camp, Kid Zone and before and after school programs. Operations include maintaining all licensing and food program records, payment and collections, budget development, program plans, enrollment and retention of child care participants, curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation and expansion of the child care program. This position may require face-to-face leadership in these programs and involve early morning, evenings, and weekends.
Areas of Responsibility:
Childcare Operations
- Manages the day-to-day operation of the childcare programs including before/after school programs, day camp, and Kid Zone
- Develops action steps to improve programs quality and enrollment
- Recommends appropriate staffing plans to meet state licensing ratio requirements
- Manages recruiting, orientating, and enrolling of children/families
- Responds to all agency, parent, and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
- Advises parents/guardians of necessary child/family referrals
- Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids such as books, toys, equipment, and games designed to stimulate learning
- Confers with parents/guardians regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures
- Confers with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences
- Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations
- Maintains the child care food program records
- Performs classroom teaching duties due to the absence of a regular teacher, ratio needs, or budget constraints
- Maintain compliance with all state licensing regulations, including fire and health codes
Community Relationships
- Maintains a positive relationship with assigned licensing consultants
- Acts as a liaison and maintains positive relationships with area schools
Human Resource Management
- Manages childcare staff, including Multi-Site Coordinators (Full Time)
- Interviews, hires, and trains staff; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines staff; and addresses complaints and resolves problems
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Association’s policies and applicable laws
- Supports the Association in recruitment of diverse staff and volunteers
Fiscal Management
- Responsible for all aspects of budget management
- Operates program areas within directives and policies of the Association
- Assists with Annual Campaign
Facility Management
- Enforces facility rules and procedures
- Maintains all childcare areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Assists in leader-on-duty coverage, and other branch and facility management.
- Communicates safety standards
- Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Association
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university in a child related field required;
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to be listed on a childcare license; 2 semester hours in child care administration; three to five years experience with licensed child care management and development; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Past supervision experience preferred.
- Ability and desire to work with children infant to 12 years of age.
- Must have working knowledge of sound fiscal principals.
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages and lifestyles.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
Required Certifications
- Fingerprinting
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
- DHHS clearance
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- Negative T.B. test and proof of current physical exam
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
- Blood borne pathogens training required upon hire
- YMCA Team Leader Certification preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $34,500.00 - $42,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 15 2018
Active Until:
Jun 15 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit