YMCA After School Program Site Director

Essential Functions

• Manages all staff and Y After School participants and is responsible for the overall health and well-being of the Y After School program. Provides careful, attentive supervision; alert at all times.

• Promote and maintain a safe, supportive environment for all youth in our care by following child abuse prevention and safety protocols, recognizing and reporting concerns, and consistently modeling appropriate professional boundaries and interactions.
• Responsible for the proper documentation of Y After School attendance.
• Manages Y After School site and equipment, assuring the proper use and care of school property (space, equipment, supplies, etc.).
• Manages program activities, ensuring they are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Maintains a safe, clean Y After School Program, adhering to licensing protocol.
• Attends training held by Y After School administration.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical emergencies, behavior policy implementation, child abuse prevention, and all other emergency situations.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Y After School administration.
• Manages the setup and clean-up after all activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• Have at least 48 semester hours, of which 12 hours are in a child-related field, Child Development, (or otherwise meet licensing standards)
• One year of programmatic experience with children, preferably in a group school setting.
• Must complete 24 hours of training to meet the licensing standards of a licensed child day center.
• Leadership skills.
• Preferred CPR/First-Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA.
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in creating, planning, and facilitating interactive and educational/artistic activities relating to youth development, physical fitness, and academic enrichment.
• Love working with children.
• Must possess speaking, listening and writing skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
• Must be capable of implementing directives related to daily programming.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards, ensuring the program meets the highest standards of excellence.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise as well as participate in program activities.

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.