Childcare Program Coordinator - Camp Lejeune

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the overall management and supervision of Armed Services YMCA Children's Waiting Room site at Camp Lejeune. Responsible for oversight and supervision of childcare environment at Navy Medical Center - Camp Lejeune. Attend all ASYMCA mandatory training and staff meetings as requested. Must uphold and promote the ASYMCA mission by demonstrating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Main Responsibilities:

· Coordinate team of childcare staff. Ensure ratios, safety requirements and enrichment protocols are met.

· Planning, supervision, and implementation of the program in accordance with goals, policies, and procedures established by the ASYMCA.

· Provide leadership and guidance to all site staff. Alongside program director, create progression plans and goals for part-time staff.

· Establish effective communication with parents and hospital personnel. · Ensure accurate documentation of attendance, absentees, and emergency information on each child.

· Establish emergency procedures appropriate to the site an in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure safety of children.

· Ensure maintenance of up-to-date records on all children enrolled.

· Responsible for verifying medical appointments to ensure program requirements.

· Responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, décor, and the learning environment at the site.

· Planning and coordination of activities that fit the children’s needs and interest.

• Preservation of quality of supplies, equipment, and materials.

· Maintenance and prompt submission of time sheets for all staff.

· Establish effective communication with the Department of Human Services and the Health Department Representatives or installation equivalents.

Education and Experience:

· Previous experience working with children ages 1-12 years old is required.

· Must have a minimum of 2 years experience supervising other staff.

· Must possess the ability to relate to parents, military personnel, staff, and children and have a positive, creative attitude.

· Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, written or oral, and be a team/mission-oriented player.

· Must possess excellent writing and communication skills.

· Must possess CPR/First Aid certification, must remain current throughout employment. CPR/First Aid certs can be obtained during training with ASYMCA employment.

Mandatory Certifications: · First Aid/ CPR Certification · Child safety & Child abuse Trainings Safety Trainings · Criminal Record Check · F.B.I. Fingerprint Screening

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 essential functions. Contact the Human Resources Manager, ASYMCA, for more information.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment is generally set Navy Medical Center on Camp Lejeune. Weekly virtual meetings.

Travel: 20% Travel is expected for this position. Must be able to travel from one facility to another and pick up supplies and visit personnel as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8a - 4:30p

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

• Supervising experience: 2 year (Required)

Work Location: Camp Lejeune Pediatrics Building

Military spouses, veterans and military affiliated job seekers encouraged to apply.

Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.

Armed Services YMCA acknowledges the minimal use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our initial recruitment stages. All AI use is coupled with human review and is designed to assist our team in building efficiencies and excelling at focusing on timeliness and communication in our hiring process. Our hiring teams thoroughly evaluate skills and qualifications and make all final hiring decisions. 

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