After School Coordinator

at  Penobscot Bay YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Afterschool Coordinator at Penobscot Bay YMCA provides a safe, nurturing and positive environment for children and parents in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in an afterschool or school setting preferred.
• Completion of CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training. (We will provide this training)
• Demonstrated level of maturity to handle the responsibilities involved in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all participants.
• Ability to evaluate and monitor afterschool programs, solve problems and make sound judgments/decisions.

• Works daily in the afterschool program at the designated program site.
• Leads staff at the program site to ensure safety and high quality programming, which includes daily physical activity and a healthy snack each day.
• Coordinate afterschool staff schedules for the site, plan monthly curriculum which should include daily STEM or art enrichment activities. A STEM activity should be planned at least two per week.
• Manage all communication with parents, including a weekly parent email or newsletter. A STEM activity should be planned at least two per week.
• Ensure roster for the program is up to date and accurate daily attendance sheets are kept.
• Ensure incident and occurrence forms are filled out and consistently signed by parents.
• Ensure late slips are given to parents that are late more than once.
• Ensure all Afterschool sites consistently meet all necessary state licensing requirements.
• Assures compliance with YMCA, and DHHS regulations as they relate to childcare. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Trains, schedules and directs part-time afterschool staff and volunteers as needed.
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
• Manage program to meet the budget.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and relevant training as required by the YMCA, DHHS.
• Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.