Assistant Site Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Assistant Site Director works closely with the site leadership to ensure proper supervision of children and to plan and implement recreation and educational activities that support learning and self-esteem. The position shares responsibility for opening/closing attendance and data collection and supervises staff in the absence of other site leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist the site leadership in developing and implementing a creative program and age appropriate activities in accordance to Y philosophies.
2. Be responsible for program operation and staff supervision in the absence of the site leader.
3. Maintain supervision and interaction with assigned group/area at all times.
4. Maintain accurate attendance forms records files and other required data.
5. Maintain group behavioral limits using established program standards and positive practices.
6. Comply with Y safety requirements and applicable district requirements.
7. Build and maintain positive relationships with participants families school personnel district partners and Y staff.
8. Lead by positive example and maintain a physically emotionally and socially environment.
9. Maintain clean and orderly program areas; assist in the preparation and serving of snacks.
10. Assist in planning attend and actively participate in required staff meetings trainings program activities and special events.
11. Confer immediately with site leadership concerning suspected child abuse and follow mandated reporting procedures.
12. Other duties as assigned.

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:

• Sufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequent bending & standing: able to walk for long periods
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to respond quickly to an emergency

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Program or Project Management
• Inclusion
• Communication and Influence
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or GED; AA in early childhood development or realted field preferred
• Meet applicable district/ELOP instructional requirement for the assigned program.
• Two years of previous experience working in a professional child care school-aged or similar youth program experience
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and support children of all abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job
• Pre-employment health screening/TB and DOJ/FBI LiveScan clearances.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR AED Child Abuse Prevention and applicable safety trainings within required timelines

Required Experience:

Director