Assistant Director School Age Child Care

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Assistant Director of SACC is responsible for the operation, continued development and implementation of SACC Programs. The position is responsible for, staff management, communicating with parents, establishing procedures, and ensuring the program reflects the YMCA’s commitment to child safety. During the summer months the Assistant Director will assume responsibility of a Summer Day Camp. The Assistant Director will also work closely with the SACC Department in developing and implementing our Annual Strong Kids Fundraising program.

Essential Functions

• Direct oversight of, School Age Child Care/Camp, assigned programs sites and activities.
• Develops and implements appropriate Before School Activities for staff to deliver to the participants.
• Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
• Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed. Assist with licensing process.
• Conduct monthly site observations, assuring that all safety standards are met and provide written monthly report to supervisor of observations, needs and areas for improvement.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Perform other job-related to camp as assigned, in a leadership capacity
• Hiring, training, and supervision of staff in assigned areas, maintaining YMCA ratios at each site.
• Develop and maintain work schedules. Review and evaluate performance regularly with a focus on developing and enhancing staff skill set.
• Facilitates communication and provides leadership to frontline staff of the program. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Responds to day-to-day operational needs of program. Supports the annual fundraising campaign.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
• Ensures high quality member-focused programs in support of innovative program development, evaluations and on-going training of staff.
• Administrative duties as related to management of program, i.e., payroll, performance appraisals, etc. Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

DIRECT REPORTS: School Age Child Care and Day Camp staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: -

• Knowledge of successful School Age Child Care practices and quality program development.- Bachelor's degree in Education, human services, social services, recreation, business or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of (3) three years practical experience working with school age program/children and Camp, in a leadership role- Financial and budget management concepts.
• Ability to effectively communicate in various venues, i.e., public speaking, presentations- Ability to assist in the direction of multi-site programs through supervision of staff, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
• Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred, or obtained within 36 months of hire.- CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle for transportation.

OTHER DUTIES: Desire to work with children and understand the development needs of youth. Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner. Possess organizational skills, patience, maturity and dependability. Ability to communicate and work with groups of different age and development levels, and to provide necessary instruction to program participants and staff. Ability to communicate with parents. Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Exhibit personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association. Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.