Y-Club Site Director

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YMCA of the USA
O'Fallon, MO, USA
Full-time

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking 2 candidates to fill the full-time position of Site Director for our Before and After School Care sites.

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. Under the guidance and supervision of the Child Care/Camp Program Director the Site Director is responsible for assisting with the overall program, supervision of children and day to day operation of the YMCA Y-Club/Day Camp Programs. He/She relates to the staff team, state licensing regulators, school district personnel, children/families and community resource agencies.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensure the individual needs of children are met for proper coordination of the program.
  • Utilize solid judgment and discretionary skills as well as make independent decision that will affect the Gateway Region YMCA and its departments.
  • Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, families, school personnel, volunteers, and demonstrate strong public relation skills
  • Ensure YMCA, DHSS and school policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
  • Maintain an environment that ensures children, staff and family safety and well-being.
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that advance all areas of children’s’ development and learning, including social, emotional, intellectual and physical competency.
  • Conduct the program in accordance with YMCA goals and principles of developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Supervise and mentor group leaders and camp counselors.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Must have at least 60 hours of college credit with 12 of those hours in childcare
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 20 years of age
  • Possess 2+ years’ experience in childcare/camp
  • Must have experience working with children
  • Must have strong communication, organization and detail skills
  • Must have the ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
  • Meet qualifications of a State Certified Director
  • Must follow directions, have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated and possess knowledge of group work principals and processes

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time
  • Physical Dexterity: ability to use telephone, computer, electronic equipment
  • Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39844

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

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: 
Aug 6 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 6 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit