School Age Director

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YMCA of the USA
West Bend, WI, USA
Full-time

We are seeking an energetic, organized leader to serve as our School Age Director. The School Age Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

Working at the Y is a fun environment to improve the quality of the life for those in our community.  This full-time position comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Staff members receive a free family YMCA membership.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates the school age child care programs for assigned location(s); ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities; expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
  • Assist the Day Camp Director to coordinator the Day Camp program
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed; reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
  • Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected; supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality
  • Ensures that YMCA program standards and Wisconsin State Licensing requirements are met and safety procedures followed
  • Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
  • Develops and maintains relationships with Wisconsin state child care licensing, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs; responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
  • Maintains proper records/department files
  • Attends Day Camp and School Age Cabinet meetings
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
  • Compiles program statistics; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
High School Diploma or equivalent
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 18 years of age
  • 2 years experience in Child Care
  • Preferred supervisory experience
  • Education must comply with the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers
  • Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire
  • Must complete a Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The ability to lift 40 lbs
  • The ability to interact with children at their level
  • The ability to participate in all required physical activities with the children
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=38915&...

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: 
Apr 25 2019
Active Until: 
May 25 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit