Y Scholars Site Coordinator: Brace YMCA

Under the direction of the YScholars Program Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, the YScholars Center/Site Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing, implementing and coordinating the YScholars daily activities at a specific site. The program includes TK – grade 12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keeps informed on trends and changes in legislation applicable to state homeschool policy and makes needed programmatic changes.
• Ensures students are meeting their state requirements for academics.
• Responsible for Risk Management, Quality Standards, Child Abuse and Safety for all program areas.
• Develops and implements age appropriate programming in each assigned area.
• Develops goals and objectives for the departments that will reflect the association’s goals.
• Maintains records to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of assigned responsibilities.
• Works with YScholars Program Director in analyzing survey data and implementation of improvements to programs.
• Develops, nurtures and maintains positive relationships with area schools, churches, civic groups, businesses and community organizations.
• Partners with Community Development to identify and manage grant funding opportunities.   

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to
another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be a certified teacher or have a minimum three years of teaching or homeschool experience.
• Proven ability to Roster to assist the Director in the recruiting, orienting, training, supervising, training, evaluating and recognizing/retaining staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning, safety and evaluation.
• Proven ability in program development, marketing and promotion.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative in developing harmonious relationships with staff, members, volunteers and community leaders.
• Possess excellent written/oral communication skills; bi-lingual a plus.
• Ability to think critically and work independently.
• Adaptive and decisive.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications (ie: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner as well as skills in conflict situations with both staff and members.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Certification in Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid, AED, New Staff Orientation, Blood Borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work irregular work hours.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to lift (up to 50 lbs.) and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• 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 view/enter data for long periods of time.