School Age Programs Leader (UNC Greeley Work-Study)

Education LevelNot Specified## DescriptionThe YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a role model for role models, a fearless guide for staff members who work tirelessly to provide children with care each and every day... well, most days.The School Age Program Site Director position requires someone who has energy, a happy demeanor and strong leadership skills to nurture, support and empower our children each morning and afternoon while also coordinating our staff team with a balance of empathy, accountability, role modeling and hands-on work.You might be the right candidate if...1. You are a communicator, a listener and a patient answerer of questions.2. You are detail-oriented.3. You have the flexibility and calm nature that allows you to go with the flow and ride the whitewater rapids that can come with the job.4. You are even keeled, working well with both administrative and programmatic work, both people and numbers, both concrete policies and the gray shades of human nature.5. You can speak eloquently to parents and administrative staff while also having the skill to send a child into a fit of giggles.This position is part time up to 28 hours per week (more available during school breaks) and we offer a 10%+ differential for staff bilingual in Spanish and English.The YMCA was founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.Required Responsibilities:* Engage campers and motivate staff for an amazing day camp experience.* Ensures high quality programs and plans new program activities.* Trains and schedules staff and volunteers as needed.* Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.* Develops and implements programming for their assigned site* Independently supervises all staff, provides appropriate direction and participates in all programming activities.* Adheres to program standards including CDHS licensing, safety and cleanliness* Attends staff meetings, trainings, association and site specific events as appropriate.* Follows and insures implementation of all YMCA emergency procedures, site-specific guidelines, recommended practices, pertinent standards and policies, and State regulations* Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants and community members.* Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records* Is on time for all shifts; and is flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.* Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques to participants with natural consequences in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and expectations.* Maintains regular and timely communication with supervisor concerning program and participant needs.* Maintain required records, staff files, child files, attendance records, and other necessary information.* Monitors and maintains site budget and purchase needed supplies and materials.* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.COMPETENCIES:* Caring, honest, respectful, responsible, and inclusive* Ability to collaborate* Enthusiasm for YMCA and youth development* Positive influencerBENEFITS:* (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership* (10+ hours/week) Program discounts* Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Sick TimeChildcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/FUNCTIONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential functions are the fundamental job duties, meaning the position exists to perform the function; there is a limited number of employees among whom the performance of the function can be distributed; and/or the incumbent is hired for expertise or ability to perform the function due to its high specialization. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and associated Federal regulations protect qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of employment. To be considered qualified, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important that the physical tasks associated with the essential functions be identified appropriately so that persons with disabilities can determine if any accommodation is necessary.General Physical Requirements* Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical Activities List* Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.* Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.* Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.* Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.* Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.* Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.* Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward.* Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.* Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.* Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.* Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.* Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.Visual Acuity* The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Working Conditions* The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.* None: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).TRAINING:Prior experience is required, and additional training will be provided.WORK SCHEDULE:Program hours are mornings 6:45am-8am (9am on Wednesdays) and/or 2:30-6:00pm M-F and more hours available on days when school is out for full day camp. We prefer staff to be available at least 3 consistent days per week, but we are also looking for substitutes. You can choose to do just before school, just after school, or a combination.This position is part time, year-round with opportunities for full time for the summer season. We offer a +10% differential for bilingual #J-18808-Ljbffr