Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job—you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the area's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors.

Essential Functions:

Oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and child assessment. Organizes special activities/events for parents and families. Maintains proper records/department files. Develops and maintains relationships with licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Supports healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Oversees the care-giving staff for a specific group of children and overall care and supervision of children.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:

Minimum age requirement of 18 years old. High school diploma or

GED. 1-3

years of supervisory experience or the equivalent preferred, preferably as a coordinator or supervisor of childcare programs. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Candidates must also fulfill one of the following qualifications for licensing:

OPTION 1

• 6 months experience working with children.
• 6 semester hours, 9 CEUs or a combination to equal 90 clock hours of coursework in: Child care administration Early childhood education Child development A child-related field.

OPTION 2

• 3 months experience working with children.
• One of the following: Valid child development associate credential Montessori credential Michigan youth development associate certificate or credential Associate degree in a child related field

OPTION 3

• No experience working with children.
• An associate degree or higher in any field of study
• 15 clock hours of school-age training

Days/Hours/Benefits:

FREE YMCA

Household Membership Training and advancement Discounted Child Care (if working 25+ hours per week)

Health Insurance Dental Insurance FSA Life Insurance PTO Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.73 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person