Syracuse Latin School Afterschool Arts Coordinator

Description

$34.00/hour

M-Th 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm

A Career with a Cause:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus, youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. 

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the After School Arts Program Administer is responsible for working directly with the Syracuse City School District Program Liaison to manage the after-school arts program at Salem Hyde Elementary School. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all YMCA After School Arts Program Arts and Enrichment Instructors, program curriculum and lesson plans for the site. 

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Work directly with the Syracuse City School District Program Liaison to manage the after-school program at Salem Hyde. 
• Hire and oversee all YMCA After School Arts Program Arts and Enrichment Instructors for Salem Hyde Elementary.
• Oversee Arts and Enrichment program curriculum and lesson plans. 
• Collect and organize arts-related program data as requested by the Executive Director and/or the Syracuse City School District. 
• Assist the Executive Director with program evaluation and final grant reports.
• Process payroll for all YMCA Arts and Enrichment Instructors at Salem Hyde.
• Purchase all necessary program supplies for Arts and Enrichment classrooms
• Oversee contract instructors from other agencies as needed. 
• Communicating and collaborating with school administration and partner organizations. 
• Ensuring that all Arts and Enrichment staff meet both YMCA and Syracuse City School District requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by Executive Director. 

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in an Arts or Education-related field. 
• Experience working with programs serving school-age youth, either in an administrative or teaching capacity. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting. 
• Demonstrates strong organization and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Effective interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Vendors, Directors and Staff of all levels. 
• Ability to analyze and solve problems. 
• Computer proficient with good time management skills. 

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete the online Bloodborne Pathogens (re-certify yearly), Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position. 
• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
• Must attend and complete Listen First training 90-days of employment. 

Core Competencies:

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts changes; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work. 
• Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; practices effective relationship-building techniques; supports the role of fund-raising in achieving the YMCA mission. 
• Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Other: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warm and supportive relationships; consistently greets and assists everyone in a positive way; strives to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feels valued; initiates action for prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve in involve members, participants, internal customers and others. 
• Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed upon timeframe; follows standards, policies and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work-related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently. 
• Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member. 

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, typing, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb a minimum of two flights of stairs multiple times per day. Occasionally required to lift and/or carry and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Americans with Disabilities Specifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.