Y Clubhouse Site Coordinator, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is looking for an energetic and organized go-getter who is passionate about working with kids and teens to join our Social Responsibility team as a Y Clubhouse Site Coordinator. 
• This position will provide oversight and program development for children and teens living in Oklahoma City Housing Authority communities. 
• Under the direct supervision of the Y Clubhouse Director, and consistent with the mission of the YMCA, the Coordinator will be directly responsible for the safety, supervision, leadership and guidance for a group of youth participants during each weekday, focused on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. 
• This is an hourly position and the schedule will vary based on time of year.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children.
• Prepare and distribute afterschool snacks and weekend meal packages, tracking each meal served on a daily basis.
• Facilitate accurate check-in and check-out of participants and ensure accuracy of attendance.
• Implement and execute lesson plans for scheduled program times, which include provisions for safe program opportunities and student’s ages and ability differences.
• Implement standard-based lesson plans for specified educational enrichment area (literacy, social emotional learning, supplemental, hands on learning activities) to include provisions for participant abilities.
• Facilitate positive behavior management techniques and trauma informed approaches.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms and equipment.
• Ability to facilitate one cohort of Getting Ahead classes per year.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and take initiative to build relationships with community members and staff.
• Other duties will as assigned within the Social Responsibility department. This may include special events, data entry, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed) 
• Must complete all required Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be at least 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years’ experience working with children in a program or classroom setting.
• Interest in working with children and youth, exercising sound emotional maturity, moral character, judgement, integrity and leadership capability.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
• Safety certifications and required trainings upon hire in accordance with required standards.
• Experience and training related to youth development programs.
• Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including indoor and outdoor space.
• Must be able to project enthusiasm to staff and program participants.
• Ability to work under occasional stressful conditions and to work irregular hours.

 Physical requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, 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 and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff, and parents.
• Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children.
• Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including indoor and outdoor space.           

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH:

• Demonstrable experience leading community/agency collaboratives with attainment of SMART goal(s)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred