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Metuchen or South Amboy School Age Care / Camp Director
 

Salary Range:$55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually
POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Under the supervision and leadership of the Director of Operations, the School Age Child Care Director / Summer Day Camp Director develops, organizes, implements and supervises high quality School Age, Preschool and Summer Day Camp programs as assigned along with program that may also be assigned.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   

  • Plans, organizes, promoted and provides leadership to the After School Care program, Summer Camp and programs as assigned using the current curriculum and standards of the YMCA.
  • Hires, schedules, trains, coaches and mentors’ staff during program hours.
  • Maintains all state and local regulations and ratios.
  • Executes administrative duties including, but not limited to payroll, reviews, staff meetings, branch meetings, brochure material preparation, program registration, incident reports etc.
  • In conjunction with the supervisor, develops program budgets.
  • Ensure accurate record keeping (ie:        billing, medical cards, attendance, rosters)
  • Ensure adequate and appropriate program supplies are on-hand.
  • Communicates effectively with staff, program participants, parents and volunteers.
  • Coordinates program registrations and special events.
  • May give leadership and oversight to additional programs as seen appropriate by YMCA leadership.
  • Participates as a member of the YMCA Branch Leadership Team and participates in YMCA organization projects and events.
  • Coordinates mailings, distributions, school announcements as needed to support program growth.
  • Ensure positive discipline practices are being used within all areas of the programs.
  • Submit written training schedule and staff development plans to supervisor and ensure they are being delivered.
  • On a daily basis actively engage with the day-to-day operations of the programs.
  • Coordinate and monitor bus transportation to ensure all children are transported to and from program and schools following YMCA bus procedures.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Adhere to and model the YMCA four-core values and “House Rules”.
  • Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings as required and deliver pieces of trainings and meetings as required.

 REQUIREMENTS:

  • BS in education or related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience in related field.
  • Current, CPR and First Aid required.
  • Program Management experience, budget development and leadership experience and the ability to continually develop and grow programs.
  • Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadlines, schedule, coach and develop staff.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as proficient in Microsoft office softwares.

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South Amboy, After School Care Coordinator
 

Salary Range:$20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director, Senior Director, or the Director of Operations the Coordinator will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations and functions of their assigned department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.

2. Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operation of assigned area, keeping the Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operations up-to-date on operations and concerns.

3. Schedule staff and ensure adequate coverage and ensuring department staff are utilized effectively.

4. Train, coach and provide leadership to staff.

5. Be the liaison between Director/Senior Director or Branch Director of Operation and department team.

6. Implement and give oversight to department needs (events, projects, work processes).

7. Lead support to YMCA events and be a department champion to have all staff engaged in events and functions (i.e. Healthy Kids Day, Halloween event, Branch Run, online classes, Chronic Disease programming, etc.).

8. Work closely with the Director/Senior Director to ensure that budgets are executed and maintained.

9. Ensure department is in compliance with YMCA standards, adhering to YMCA policies, guidelines and best practices and where applicable all staff are maintaining their certifications and training requirements.

10. Conduct or be a key presenter at staff meetings.

11. Work closely with Director/Senior Director as part of the Fund Raising Team.

12. In conjunction with Director/Senior Director regularly evaluate department needs to ensure department is operating effectively and efficiently.

13. Complete all administrative functions in a timely, accurate manner; including but not limited to: staff paperwork, accident/incident reports, staff meeting notes, processing of ADP payroll, accurate and up-to-date records of current certifications and or staff certifications as required per assigned area.

14. Perform daily department tasks and department functions as assigned by Director/Senior Director or as required for department (examples: equipment maintenance, Daxko toolbox oversight, program supplies purchased, teach classes, provide direct program oversight).

15. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

16. Emulate the four core values of the YMCA to member and staff on a consistent basis.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Exceptional communication and organizational skills, as well as relationship building skills.

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

· Strong and proven background in the area of oversight (examples: Wellness, Member Service, ASC, etc.).

· Departments may have specific requirements (example: Wellness and Fitness: CPR, First Aid, AED, Nationally Recognized Certifications; Member Service: Daxko proficient, Member Services Training; After School Care: Completion of Working with Children trainings, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIRIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal and reasonable amounts of walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing pulling, reaching, reading, typing, for department specific areas.

Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time nor does it cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Job descriptions should never be misconstrued as an employee contract. All employees are “at will.”

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