What are the responsibilities and job description for the OST Site Coordinator position at Test Providence YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Site Coordinator shall be responsible for the daily operation of the After School Program at an offsite Barrington Public School, ensuring the safety and well-being of the children enrolled and direct supervision of program staff. The site coordinator will oversee the development, administration, supervision, delivery and evaluation of a high-quality, academically aligned After School Program in accordance with YMCA Guidelines and State Licensing Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, supervise and implement a high-quality, creative program that is age-appropriate for school-age children. Plan and execute daily and monthly activities for the program that are academically aligned and support skill building and social-emotional development.
- Develop, plan and supervise activities during school vacation weeks, and other days off from school.
- Collect and maintain data on participants growth, including pre/post tests for enrichment activities, SEL assessments and other data metrics that speak to program quality and fidelity.
- Provide direction and guidance to site staff, aid in staff training, and complete written evaluation of their work performance in coordination with the Program Director.
- Continually promote the values of inclusion and equity among all participants.
- Create systems and processes when needed, particularly around staff coverage, data collection, recruitment and retention
- Establish familiarity with RI DHS (Department of Human Services) or MA EEC (Early Education & Care) licensing requirements, including safety procedures, attendance records, ratios and all required paperwork. Maintain the necessary records required for state licensing.
- Participate and volunteer in the YMCA annual fund-raising campaign. Campaigns may include site event fundraisers and Y fundraising events.
- Continually enhance professional development through workshops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material/ Licensing requires the completion of a minimum of 20 hours training per year relevant to the care of school age children.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age. Bachelors degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of one years' supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement) or
- Associates degree in a field relating to education, child development, human services or recreation from an accredited or approved institution of higher education; and have a minimum of two years' supervised experience working with school age children in a group setting (field placements and student teaching will be counted toward this requirement).
- 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.
- Capable of directing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of the Before & After School Program.
- Certifications required before working with children: Child Abuse Prevention Training, New Employee Orientation, all RI DHS and MA EEC requirements.
- Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic lifesaving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, RI DHS Pre-service Health & Safety Training. This position must have the ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
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