Before and After School Site Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA

Employment Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16 - $18 per hour

Before and Afterschool Site Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Before/After School Site Supervisor at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

$16 - $18 per hour (opportunity for a raise after 60 days of employment)

Free before and after school care for the 2024-2025 school year (if your child attends one of our before/after school locations)

Work with an incredible team of people and make an impact in the community and in the lives of families

Free YMCA membership, with ability to upgrade to a family membership, discounts on Y programs, including personal training, swim lessons, day camp and after school programs

Semi-monthly, competitive pay and annual performance/wage review

Opportunities for hiring and retention bonuses

Employee Referral bonus of $150

Paid training and certifications

Flexible works schedule

Free YMCA t-shirts

Free access to Right Now Media at Work with a large variety of mental health, financial and leadership resources

12% retirement paid by the YMCA once eligibility requirements are met

403(b) retirement option

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides direct supervision and coaching of Before/After School Youth Leaders.

Supervises a group of children and program activities, keeping an accurate count of children in his/her group at all times and ensuring child safety.

Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by TDFPS licensing, the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans, sets up, and executes activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values. A few examples of curriculum include physical activities, arts & crafts, STEM, homework assistance, character development, and snack time.

Maintains proper and accurate records and CCMS machine

Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connects families to the Y.

Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and all staff training.

Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Ensures safety of YMCA technology such as site phone, tablets and computers.

All other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Influence

Developing Self & Others

Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Must meet the qualifications of a Site Supervisor as defined by TDFPS.

Ability to attend weekly Site Supervisor staff meetings.

Must like children; previous experience working with children in a licensed program preferred.

Must be able to attend and complete all required trainings.

Must have or obtain a current TB test prior to employment.

Must have reliable transportation.

Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: songs/music, crafts, STEM, team building, skits, sports, or recreational games.

Possess strong conflict management, decision making and communication skills.

Capacity to be flexible and adjust to changing work environment.

Previous experience working with diverse populations.

Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire.

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 plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.