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:
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Working with 5 - 9
- Principles of Child Care
- School Age Child Care Director
- Other Designated Training
Staff Training:
- Attend all staff meetings and training events as scheduled.
Program Development:
- Assist in creating and implementing innovative activities
for before and after school program and school days out program.
- Support the mission and philosophy of the YMCA and reflect
these principles in your actions and promotion of all YMCA programs
Site Specific Responsibilities:
- Supervise and insure the safety of all program participants.
- Conduct daily activities in accordance with established curriculum.
- Have direct involvement with the children by leading activities.
- Organize and maintain all equipment and supplies including
daily snack supply.
- Supervise and lead staff as well as advise them of daily responsibilities.
- Facilitate proper group behavior in all situations.
- Adhere to all rules, regulations and policies set forth by
the YMCA and the school district.
- Maintain all attendance, incident, accident, supply, snack,
and participant records.
- Assist Program Director with family programming involving
participant's families.
- Communicate regularly with participant's family and school
staff.
- 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.
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