Assistant Program Director for DYCD School-Based Programs

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• Assist in the overall administration of the Afterschool Program. 
• Assist with training, scheduling of activities, daily supervision of staff, recordkeeping and reporting, data entry, communicating with parents, organizing special events, and other related functions. 
• Coordinate responsibilities with the Program Director, Attendance Coordinator, Parent Coordinator, and Y's Human Resources Partner.
• Manage data tracking systems for enrollment and daily attendance in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate communication of absences, special programming, and other participant updates to families.
• Oversee planning for family and community engagement events.
• Monitor and develop solutions for participant recruitment and retention challenges.
• Design and implement cohort-based programming to promote community building.
• Manage program office space and supplies.
• Supervise senior staff members with special projects.
• Assist Afterschool Program Director with human resources paperwork and filing.
• Serve as the program’s point person in the absence of the Program Director.
• Organize, lead, and promote the students’ interest and participation in the activities offered by the program.
• Produce regular reports (weekly, monthly, and annually) to support the Program Director.
• Ensure that the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood remain in compliance with funders by updating the staff and DOH files, binders, and documents regularly.
• Perform any other program or agency‐related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Full- time position, onsite position.
• Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, with room for flexibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Compensation range of $50,000 - $60,000.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.

TRAVEL:

• Able to travel to various sites in New York City (mainly Washington Heights and Inwood)

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Associate degree in Education or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Two years’ experience working with youth in school-age programs.
• Must meet all School-Age Child Care (SACC) site supervisor qualifications.
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE certifications preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Must be available to work day times, weekends, and evenings, as needed.

WORK AUTHORIZATION & CLEARANCE:

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass the background check, medical exams, fingerprinting and other requirements of the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.