Childcare Coordinator (47223) at YMCA of the Sandhills in Sanford, NC

POSITION SUMMARY: Childcare Coordinator

Provide leadership and accountability to the After School department. Reports directly to the Youth Site Director, or Youth Development Director. Deliver a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise department Level 1 staff, including corrective action/coaching. Ensure mandatory training and certifications are complete. Report staff concerns to the Youth Site Director, or Youth Development Director.

2. Manage department inventory, supplies and equipment maintenance. Report all maintenance and cleaning concerns to the Youth Director.

3. Schedule department staff in accordance with YMCA employment policies, inform supervisor of shift vacancies.

4. Provide safe supervision to participants and maintain a fun, welcoming environment.

5. Implement and plan program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.

6. Uphold program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

7. Attend staff meetings and YMCA training as directed.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and meet community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 18.

2. Previous experience working with children in a supervisory setting required.

3. Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings, including severe heat.

• Ability to verbally lead group activities.

• Adequate mobility, sight and hearing to effectively supervise program participants.

• Sufficient strength and agility to perform essential functions of position including the ability to lift a child who weighs approximately 50 pounds.

• Ability to perform essential functions which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: standing; sitting; semi-to-full reaching overhead; crouching; kneeling; carrying; twisting of the waist, shoulders and legs.