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Y Club Site Director

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Washington, MO, USA
Full-time

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking a motivated and energtic candidate to fill the position of Y Club Site Director at the Four Rivers YMCA.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position will develop, organize and coordinate high-quality YMCA program(s).

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Support planning and coordination of program and its activities.
  • Ensure implementation and compliance of YMCA, State and School guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure individual needs of children are met.
  • Maintain positive relationships with staff, families, school personnel and volunteers.
  • 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 program in accordance with YMCA goals and principles of developmentally appropriate practices
  • Supervise and mentor group leaders and support staff.
  • Support program growth and development.
  • Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age (see specific requirements)
  • Possess at least 1-year experience working in childcare/camp/recreation or related field.
  • Ability to use typical business software and office equipment.
  • Strong communication, organization and detail skills.
  • Understanding of the role of volunteerism within the YMCA.
  • Must have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated and possess knowledge of group work principles.

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, exercise equipment, office equipment (fax, copier, stapler, etc.), tools and machinery as needed.
  • Lifting: ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Sensory Requirements: ability to hear, listen, speak, smell, touch, taste, see and distinguish colors.
  • Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Jun 7 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit