B.A.S.E. Program Supervisor

Description

STARTING WAGE: $24.00-$25.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the Director of School Age & Camps and Assistant Director of School Age & Camps to develop, organize and implement high-quality YMCA Before & After School Age Enrichment & Camp programs. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Before and After School Enrichment & Camp Program with the main focus on hiring, staff communication, training, programming, and support.  Deliver and represent policies set by the Washington State Licensing standards as well as those defined by the YMCA mission statement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directly supervise Site Coordinators and Program Assistants, conducting regular monitoring visits with sites to ensure quality of programs.
2. Support Staffing Specialist in the recruitment, hiring and training of diverse personnel and volunteers and assist with daily staff scheduling including but not limited to securing substitutes, communicating with staff and working in ratio when needed.
3. Review and evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
4. Motivate, retain and coach staff while working in a team atmosphere
5. Support the Staffing Specialist with the timecard audits and approvals for accuracy.
6. Plan and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the curriculum & complete all program plans including but not limited to lesson plans, behavior management and event plans.
7. Assist and supervise program planning and implementation of all week-long camps for winter, spring and summer; including being the onsite Director for these programs.
8. Assist with the implementation of all no-school days (i.e. purple Fridays, snow days, etc.); including being in ratio if needed and monitoring for quality.
9. Plan and implement quality family engagement opportunities for each school site.
10. Support PTA and other School related events
11. Ensure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensure that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
12. Provide for the upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensure the physical environment supports healthy living.
13. Develop and maintain relationships with state childcare licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Respond to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
14. Professionally communicate as needed, confidential and evaluative information regarding program participants with parents/guardians through various means including but not limited to parent communication and parent/teacher conferences.
15. Provide leadership for annual fund-raising campaign and Program committees as assigned.
16. Organize special events for parents as assigned. Collaborate with Y Family events.
17. Assist with implementation of YMCA HEPA standards into all programs.
18. Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
19. Assist Director & Assistant Director of School Age & Camp Programs with duties as assigned and as needed.
20. Follow organization’s policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations. Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse.
21. Follow mandated reporting requirements.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of changemakers for our country.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause:  Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships:  Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion 

Leading Operations:  Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People:  Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum two years related experience working with Elementary Aged Children is required.
2. Two years experience supervising others, preferred.
3. Minimum 30 quarter credit units in Recreation, Education or related field is preferred.
4. Minimum age of 21 years or older.
5. Must be able to get quickly to various school locations throughout Whatcom County with personal transportation or YMCA van certification required.
6. Ability to perform under deadlines, multi-task, management & group leader skills within a team atmosphere.
7. Have a firm working knowledge of child development, behavior management, positive conflict resolution and social emotional learning.
8. Ability to model YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.
9. Within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens; TB test; MERIT background check, provide MMR vaccine records, Food Handler Permit.
10. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
11. 30 Hour STARS Basic Training required; within 90 days of hire.
12. Basic computer knowledge including but not limited to Microsoft programs, Google, etc.
13. Attend continuing education training as assigned by Director of School Age & Camps Programs for quality program enhancement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities including but not limited to swimming, rockwall climbing, van driving, etc. Must be able to sit, stand, walk for multiple hours. Must be able to lift 20-50-100 pounds (i.e. food delivery packages, supply shipments, etc.).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $24 - $25