Afterschool Site Director

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Afterschool Site Director is responsible for the oversight of the afterschool program in partnership with the collaborating school(s). The Site Director serves as the primary contact to the school administration and faculty and helps establish the program at the assigned school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Afterschool Site Director must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and vision for serving the community. Other important responsibilities include the following:

1. Administer the day-to-day operation of the afterschool program, ensuring that all the program components are implemented to required dosage.
2. 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.
3. Recruit, hire, train and supervise school liaison, group leaders, tutors, and volunteers.
4. Always prepare and monitor staff schedule, modifying it as necessary to maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
5. Coordinate with the school’s administration, teachers, and other community partnerships to successfully implement the program.
6. Facilitate integration of the YMCA afterschool program into the overall school culture in collaboration with school leadership.
7. Evaluate program quality and fidelity, implementing necessary steps to remedy weakness according to Y-USA measurement and evaluation guidelines.
8. Ensure the following data is reported to Y-USA consistent with the reporting schedule and timelines:
   1. Test score data
   2. Attendance data
   3. Student grades data
   4. DESSA data
9. Other Assist in developing the program annual budget.
10. Develop relationships with school and community stakeholders to communicate the goals of the initiative and ongoing concerns about student needs.
11. Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication with supervisor and appropriate staff at all levels of the YMCA.
12. 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.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Bachelor’s degree related to youth development or education is preferred.
3. A minimum of four years of relevant experience working with children under the age of 13 in an educational setting.
4. Must possess oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
5. Positive role model with strong leadership, conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
6. Must be capable of directing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of the Afterschool Program.
7. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR, AED, First Aid, and assigned Redwoods trainings such as Child Abuse Prevention and Blood-borne Pathogens.
   • Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
     • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
     • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
     • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
     • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
6. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.