Program Coordinator, Before/After School & Summer Camp

Position Summary:

This is a year-round position that includes direct supervision of an elementary-based Before & After School program during the school year and a Summer Camp program during the summer. Coordinates and implements quality control procedures to ensure programs are consistent, organized, and compliant with YMCA standards. Interacts directly with staff, parents, and participants at each site. Monitors and maintains licensure requirements at each supervised site.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and implements program curriculum, enrichment activities, program schedule, and programming for school's out care and day camp.

2. Maintains fiscal responsibility for assigned Before and After School and Summer Camp program.

3. Maintains current and accurate knowledge of YMCA programs, training and licensure requirements, association, policies, and procedures, individual site goals.

4. Stays informed of changes to requirements, policies, and procedures through regular communication with supervisors.

5. Attends all scheduled key staff and childcare meetings. Leads staff meetings during school year and summer.

6. Participates in department-wide events and activities and facilitates participation from other staff.

7. Uses quality assessment tools to observe, analyze, and improve the quality of childcare programs.

8. Works directly with other Program Coordinators and the Senior Program Director in providing recommendations for staff hiring, staff training, and staffing patterns based on direct observations at individual sites.

9. Maintains positive communication and demonstrates a high level of professional ethics through fair and consistent implementation of all YMCA policies and procedures and licensure requirements with staff, program participants, and parents.

10. Builds and strengthens relationships with stakeholders and community partners.

11. Maintains knowledge and compliance with food program requirements, policies, and applicable regulations, as well as ensuring accurate completion of required food program documentation and records.

12. Supports all programs within department through year-round planning and project management.

13. Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.

14. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

15. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

16. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

17. Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader):

Values: Models and teaches Y's values.

Community: Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives.

Developing Others: Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Quality Results: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma required; degree in childcare or related field preferred.

2. Five years of experience in a supervisory position and aiding staff in professional development.

3. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: CPR, First Aid, AED.

4. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA program specific certifications. Obtains State of Florida DCF credentials required within a year of employment.

5. Works effectively and communicates successfully with children of all ages and abilities, staff, parents/guardian, supervisors, and community representatives. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is team-oriented especially as it relates to other Program Coordinators and Site Directors to best achieve position objectives.

6. Experience in implementing fiscal requirements, interpretation and implementation of licensure requirements, policies, and procedures.

7. Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs.

8. Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities, bend, stoop, stand, sit, lift to 50 lbs.