Applications received by Friday, August 7th will be given preference.

Schedule:

9:30am to 6:00pm Monday through

Friday Location:

139A Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA

• Occasional flexibility to support other MetroWest YMCA School's Out locations (Ashland, Framingham, Hopkinton, Natick, and Wayland) may be required.

POSITION SUMMARY

The School's Out Assistant Site Director (ASD) works alongside the Site Director to oversee the daily operations of a licensed School's Out program. This leadership position helps ensure high-quality programming, provides coaching and supervision to staff, builds collaborative relationships with children, families, and school partners, and maintains compliance with YMCA policies and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations. This position also includes daily transportation responsibilities using an 8-passenger

YMCA 7-D

vehicle. Candidates who do not currently possess a Massachusetts 7-D Certificate must be willing to obtain certification within three months of employment. This is a year-round position. During the summer months, employees transition into a full-time role within MetroWest YMCA summer youth programs. Specific summer assignments are determined each season based on program needs, enrollment, staffing, operational priorities, and the employee's experience and qualifications. Summer responsibilities may include direct child supervision, program support, transportation, administrative duties, or other operational responsibilities that support the success of YMCA summer programs.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming:

we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine:

we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful:

we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing:

we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined:

above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Leadership

• Assist with the daily operation of a licensed School's Out program.
• Help ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for all children.
• Support implementation of YMCA curriculum and program standards.
• Assume responsibility for program operations when the Site Director is unavailable. Staff Leadership
• Coach, mentor, and support program staff.
• Model positive leadership and relationship-building.
• Participate in staff meetings and required professional development. Family & Community Engagement
• Build positive relationships with children, families, school personnel, and community partners.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding program participation and child needs.
• Assist with Family Advisory Council meetings, special events, and YMCA fundraising activities. Program Administration
• Maintain accurate attendance, child records, and required documentation.
• Contact families regarding student absences.
• Ensure compliance with: o Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations o YMCA policies and procedures o CACFP requirements o Praesidium child abuse prevention standards Transportation
• Safely transport up to eight students between school and the program using a

YMCA 7-D

vehicle.

• Maintain all required 7-D certifications and safe driving standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class A, B, C, or D Massachusetts driver's license held continuously for at least three years.
• Ability to obtain a Massachusetts 7-D Certificate within three months of hire.
• Minimum one year of experience working with elementary-aged children in a licensed out-of-school time or summer camp program.
• Ability to meet all MetroWest YMCA hiring requirements, including EEC background check requirements. Preferred
• Bachelor's degree in education, Child Development, Recreation, Human Services, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Current Massachusetts 7-D Certificate.
• Experience working with children with diverse learning or behavioral needs.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT

Employees who directly supervise youth will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization's progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization's commitment to protect their youth from abuse.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.

Supervisors and administrators will:

• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse.
• Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization's progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization's commitment to protect their youth from abuse.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

• Ability to actively supervise children in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to bend, kneel, lift, and participate in recreational activities.
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and mobile devices for documentation and communication.
• Ability to pass all required 7-D certification requirements, including physical examination, vision screening, and written knowledge exam.

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person