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Site Director

Supervisor: Program Director

Prerequisites:

  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Must possess good communication and organizational skills
  • 2 years of college preferred or experience working directly with children
  • Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification (within first 30 days)

General Responsibilities:

The Site Director will be responsible for the daily operation of a before and after school program. This includes planning, implementation, and supervision of the daily activities of the before and after school program. At times it may include the school days out program.

Core Competencies:  

  • Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA: Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
     
  • Builds Community: Understands and embraces the role of volunteers; helps members and participants make connections to others and to the YMCA; raising in achieving the YMCA mission.
     
  • Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customers and Others: Possesses the ability to deliver outstanding experiences for members, participants, internal customers and others; builds warmth and is supportive to provide service that will exceed expectations; responds to concerns and prompt resolution; looks for better ways to serve and involve members, participants, internal customers and others.
     
  • Works Productively: Demonstrates responsible actions; consistently performs duties in a safe and conscientious manner within the agreed up on timeframe; follows standards, policies, and procedures; is reliable and consistently punctual; actively participates in staff meetings, required trainings, and other work related activities; uses good judgment; uses YMCA resources appropriately and efficiently.
     
  • Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively: treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team leader.

Specific Responsibilities:

Areas of responsibility include the following:

  • Skill Development and Progression
  • Staff Training
  • Program Development
  • Site Specific Responsibilities

Skill Development and Progression:

  1. Child Abuse Prevention
  2. Working with 5 - 9
  3. Principles of Child Care
  4. School Age Child Care Director
  5. Other Designated Training

Staff Training:

  1. Attend all staff meetings and training events as scheduled.

Program Development:

  1. Assist in creating and implementing innovative activities for before and after school program and school days out program.
  2. Support the mission and philosophy of the YMCA and reflect these principles in your actions and promotion of all YMCA programs

Site Specific Responsibilities:

  1. Supervise and insure the safety of all program participants.
  2. Conduct daily activities in accordance with established curriculum.
  3. Have direct involvement with the children by leading activities.
  4. Organize and maintain all equipment and supplies including daily snack supply.
  5. Supervise and lead staff as well as advise them of daily responsibilities.
  6. Facilitate proper group behavior in all situations.
  7. Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies set forth by the YMCA and the school district.
  8. Maintain all attendance, incident, accident, supply, snack, and participant records.
  9. Assist Program Director with family programming involving participant's families.
  10. Communicate regularly with participant's family and school staff.
  11. Communicate regularly with the center office.

Effect on End Results:

The before and after school program will be a quality youth program adhering to the principles and purpose of the YMCA mission, thus building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

 

 

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life
for families through programs reflecting Christian principles to build healthy spirit, mind and
body for all.

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