Description

Under the direction of the Youth Development Program Director, the site supervisor will work at an assigned site or sites leading staff and children in a before and after school setting. The site supervisor is responsible for identifying and meeting student needs, providing interactive guidance and leadership to children and staff. The site supervisor will coordinate, assist, and supervise staff with a focus on character development, centered on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinates the site in accordance with YMCA guidelines, ensuring all program curriculum and materials are prepared accordingly and accessible.
2. Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
3. Maintains records as required (i.e. site checklist, attendance, food service, staff & student forms, etc.).
4. Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
5. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes corrective action, discipline, incident and accident reports as necessary.
6. Ensures that the site is kept organized and all supplies are put away daily. Reports damaged equipment.
7. Required to Participate in Aquatics Activities during out of school time (Including Swimming, or Deck Supervision)

Also, this individual will be involved directly with school personnel, and/or YMCA Staff and is expected to build a professional working relationship with his/her assigned site (school or branch) under the direction of the Program Director. Additional responsibilities include: providing the best customer service to parents and program participants, assisting with monthly statistical reports, strategically involved in bi-monthly Parent Advisory Committees meetings, scheduling and planning of site activities that follows the program curriculum, and adhering to HEPA standards. This individual must be a team player, organized, able to take initiative and be seen as a leader by others. The preferred candidate will have reliable transportation, and be flexible with hours, as occasional before school hours and/or other duties may be assigned as needed. Candidate must also attend required staff meetings, and trainings when needed. The ideal candidate should be able to work with minimal supervision.

Schedule: 7:00am to 9:00 am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Experience working with children and a diverse community
• Desire and ability to work with all ages (K-5, teen and team members)
• Desire to lead from the front, role modeling expectations for team
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to work in excess of a 20-hour week; 7:00am to 9:00am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday-Friday
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Sit, Stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time (including outside and in the pool!)
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to apply proactive team management techniques and employ conflict resolution with team as needed.