POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of School Aged Childcare, Afterschool Child Care Site Coordinator will provide direction and supervision for the program, staff, activities, and children at a After School program located in Clinch School . This position requires availability during Afterschool and School's Out hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Recruit, enroll and retain students who are recommended for the program. Develops and maintain partnerships with parents, community leaders and organizations. Assumes responsibility for the building in the after school hours. Conducts program orientation for staff, parents and students. Act as a positive role model for staff while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect. Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate site program, services and activities. Demonstrate flexibility and ability to manage challenging situations, including helping to monitor and supervise students. Takes responsibility for the leadership, guidance and safety/welfare of each child in attendance. Supervises the children, areas, and all activities. Collect and document all objectives, outcomes, student data and other information as needed in reports, including tracking attendance, enrollment and calendar of activities. Coordinate family events. Maintain routine contact with principal, teachers, and afterschool staff to discuss issues, challenges and opportunities for collaboration. Helps maintain the program site and equipment. Attends all staff meetings and trainings. Assists in training and serves as a mentor to other Afterschool staff. Supervises, trains, evaluates staff and Volunteers. Complies with our Child Protection Policy to create a safe and nurturing environment. Keeps supplies organized, maintains area and cares for equipment. Takes responsibility for cleaning of site Provide for a strong professional image in regards to dress, attitude, punctuality, communication, and demeanor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduated from an accredited four-year college, plus one year of full time experience with children in a group setting or sixty semesters hours of college, plus two years of full-time experience with children in a group setting, or high school diploma or GED with four years of full-time experience in a group setting with children, or continuously employed as an on-site child care director or a child care agency owner since July 2001, prefer college in related field. 21 years of age CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date and Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date. Completes a minimum of 20 hours per year of professional development training. Documentation verifying that the staff person is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing care for children in a group setting, within 10 days of employment or starting to work. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

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.
• Occasionally lift/ and or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with children and adults.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes sit on the floor.
• Regularly required to hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.61 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Childcare:

2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sneedville, TN 37869 (Required)

Work Location:

In person