After School Enrichment Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, the After School Enrichment Supervisor will be responsible for directing, managing, and implementing a structured, educational and recreational after-school enrichment program offerings for varying school-age participants.  The After School Enrichment Supervisor must possess the ability to work with children and co-workers in a structured setting.  He/She must be able to relate and work with children, parents, off-site school personnel and fellow staff in a mature and sensitive way, consistent with the YMCA philosophy.  The After School Enrichment Supervisor is responsible for ensuring children's safety.    

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Perform all duties in a manner that reflects and models the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Ensure the reliability and safety of the after-school program site.

Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.

Responsible for student attendance record.

Responsible for coordinating dismissal procedures.

Ensures that students are attending the correct after-school enrichment program.

Handles the transfer of students from the sign-in area to scheduled programming.

Ensure that all health and safety requirements as described in the YMCA Child Care Risk Management and the Division of Youth and Family Services guidelines are maintained.

Maintain consistent continuing and accurate communication with the Senior Program Director regarding program concerns, supplies, schedule changes, staffing, participant concerns and other pertinent information.

Supervise and help with daily set-up and clean-up.

Maintain effective and timely communication with staff and parents regarding program news, changes, illnesses and other necessary information.

Conduct all aspects of the program in a manner consistent with the YMCA philosophy.

Attend all staff meetings as scheduled by the Senior Program Director.

Organize the group and support staff and facilitate emergency procedures.  Fill out accident and incident reports as needed.

Responsible for oversight of enrichment program dismissal to parents.

Provide a happy, safe and rewarding experience for participants.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:  As per State of New Jersey Licensing Regulations, a Site Supervisor must be at least 18 years old and must have some experience (the number of years vary with education background) to work with the program.

Physical Requirements:  Must be able to lift 20 lbs; Must be able to walk for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements:  Must be a mature person who is able to conduct the program site and represent the YMCA to the community in a professional manner.  Must have knowledge, understanding, and skills in area of child development.  Must be able to identify and make appropriate alterations to accommodate the changing needs of the program participants and their parents.  The Site Supervisor must be comfortable with and able to function in a professional demeanor regardless of situations that arise.  Must have the ability to organize the group and support the staff and facilitate emergency procedures.  Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and to verbally give instructions in a clear, concise manner, especially with children.