Provides day-to-day supervision and management of the Family Programs. Plans and implements safe, high quality and enriching programs through working directly with employees, youth and members. The Family Programs provide drop-in care for children in our branch and provides family centered programing and events like birthday parties, parents night out and family movie night. The Program Supervisor will spend time working directly in ratio in our drop-in and other programing and time with administrative tasks for managing programs and staff. The ideal candidate has supervisor experience and exprience in a child care setting, is flexible, and has a passion for working with families and children.
- Ensures planning and implementation of culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities in accordance with the Youth Development goals of the YMCA. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans.
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff/volunteers. Assists in conducting staff meetings and organizing trainings.
- Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent information about their child’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
- Provides direct supervision to a group of children.
- May maintain required records according to YMCA standards, including attendance records, registration information, accident reports and discipline records.
- Recruits new enrollments.
- Ensures that site supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary.
- May assist with developing and monitoring department budgets.
- Encourages member involvement, identifies potential volunteers and assists with the Annual Campaign.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 21 years of age or older.
- Three+ years of experience working with children.
- One year or more of supervisory experience.
- Strong customer service skills, responding to multiple questions via phone, email and in person. Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict.
- Strong computer skills and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- Knowledge of standard office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers and phone systems.
- Current state approved first-aid certification.*
- Current state approved infant/child (or community if school aged) CPR certification.*
* At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 90 days after employment).
PREFERRED POSITION ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
- College degree
- Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
- Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:
- Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
- Are very adaptable
- Have high ownership and strong work ethic
- Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
- Truly enjoy being of service to people
- Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
- Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all