What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Children's Program Coordinator position at Saratoga Regional YMCA?
Company Overview:
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is committed to providing high-quality youth programs that foster the growth and development of children. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Site Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our Before & After School programs, which provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and grow.
Essential Functions:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is committed to providing high-quality youth programs that foster the growth and development of children. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment that promotes physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Site Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for leading our Before & After School programs, which provide a safe and engaging environment for children to learn and grow.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement effective program plans and curriculums
- Supervise and mentor program staff
- Collaborate with colleagues to achieve program goals
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- Associate's Degree in Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field, or a NYS Children's Program Administrator Credential, or School Age Child Care Credential, or two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years' direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field.
- Understand the licensing and relicensing expectations, and be able to hold a NYS Childcare License in their name.
- Working knowledge and understanding of OCFS guidelines.
- Maintain and understand ratios.
- Employee must work the required 12-month calendar year (including summers).
- Current CPR PRO & First Aid certifications preferred.
