Come join The Gateway Family YMCA Elizabeth Branch! We are seeking an entusiastic and dedicated YMCA professional to lead the School Age Child Care and Camp Program. Highlights of the position include: supervision, staff development, fiscal management, maintenance of government contracts, understanding of state and local licensing requirements, creativity in developing curriculum, impleneting CATCH and relationship building with families, staff and community partners.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Plan, develop, supervise, and implement the program activities for each program.
- Develop and monitor departmental budgets. Ensuring that the budget terms and deadlines are met. The director will be responsible for ordering and distributing supplies, equipment, snacks, etc. to each program area.
- Plan, develop and ensure implementation of curricuum for the School Age Child Care and Camp programs.
- Develop and distribute parent communication.
- Facilitate, lead, coach, and maintain the E-Child Care System in conjunction with 4C's. Coordinate trainings on this system with staff and parents. Obtain and update all registrations, contracts, and all other forms that pertain to the programs.
- Work closely with school administrators and personnel within the school district; send monthly emails or phone calls to keep communication lines open. also, monitor district/school websites and BOE agendas. Participate in "Back to School Nights," "PTO Meetings," and "BOE Meetings" to show support as well as promote The Gateway Family YMCA.
- Follow up with the branch adminstrator regularly and each month regarding outstanding payments. Ensure that parents are called regarding delinquent payments. Follow up as necessary.
- Attend weekly meeting with supervisor, updating on all site, staff, and branch items. Maintain a professional manner at all times with children, parents, co-workers and community. Act in accordance with the YMCA philosophy, school age goals, program objectives, and our policies and procedures. Attend staff meetings, trianing programs, and other YMCA and school functions. Continue professional development by attending meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
- Assume or perform any other duties deemed necessary by imemdiate supervisor or The Gateway Family Association.
Educational Background:
BA in Education or related field preferred
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of three years experience leading a School Age Child Care program and/or Summer Camp program within the YMCA or non-profit sector
- High ability to recruit, motivate, retain and coach staff while working within a team atmosphere
- Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on and professional work ethic
- Experience working with 4 C's and the e-child care process
- Excellent administrative, organizational and communication skills
- Possess a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record and valid motor vehicle insurance
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 31 2018
Active Until:
Oct 1 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit