Description

Are you a Cause-Driven Leader with a passion for Youth Development? The 21st Century Site Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the afterschool program in partnership with the collaborating school. The 21st Century Site Coordinator serves as the primary contact to the school administration and faculty and helps establish the Y-USA signature program at the assigned school. Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Administer the day-to-day operation of the after school signature program, ensuring that all the program components are implemented.

• In partnership with the school staff and school liaison, monitor and promote program student recruitment, ensuring optimal enrollment at all times based on the five criteria of need.

• Complete an implementation plan and S.A. F.E. framework based activities in cooperation with the school to address each of the program components according to prescribed dosage.

• Supervise teacher assistant, teachers and volunteers.

• Prepare and monitor staff schedule at all times, modifying it as necessary to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.

• Coordinate with the school's administration, teachers, and other community partnerships to successfully implement the program.

• Facilitate integration of the YMCA afterschool program into the overall school culture in collaboration with school leadership.

• Evaluate program quality and fidelity, implementing necessary steps to remedy weaknesses according to YMCA measurement and evaluation guidelines.

• Ensure that the following data is reported to Y-USA consistent with the reporting schedule and timelines:

1. Survey data
2. Attendance data
3. Student grades data
4. Panorama data
5. Other

• Develop relationships with school and community stakeholders to communicate the goals of the initiative and ongoing concerns about student needs.

• Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor and appropriate staff at all levels of the YMCA.

• Plan, implement and attend appealing and meaningful programs and events for parents and/or families on a regular basis; provides an ongoing network (formal and informal) of support for program parents.

Qualifications

• Four years related experience, Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• CPR/First Aid/AED – must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintain a current certification thereafter.

• One to two years of related experience is preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience working with children under the age of 15 in an educational setting including at least two years in an administrative supervisory capacity with demonstrated decision making ability.

• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.

• Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills.

• Must be capable of directing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of the Afterschool Program.

• Basic Knowledge of Google Drive preferred.