AFTERSCHOOL SITE COORDINATOR at YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

18.9

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Oversight, Curriculum Implementation, Lesson Planning, Child Supervision, Parent Communication, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Leadership, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Activity Planning, Behavior Management, First Aid, CPR

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction and guidance of the Regional Education Director and consistent with the mission and policies of the YMCS of Southeastern NC, the Afterschool Site Coordinator is fully dedicated to the afterschool program site location, and they are responsible for the oversight of the Afterschool program in partnership with the collaborating school. The site director serves as the primary daily face to face contact for the school administration, faculty, parents, and guardians and helps establish the afterschool program at the assigned school. The Director must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCS mission, goals, and vision for serving the community. The Director will provide direction for the program and classroom, implement program curriculum, and provide. a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implements curriculum within the established guidelines. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Ensures parents are kept informed of all site and program activities and communicates both positive and negative behavior of children to parents. Conducts parent conferences and maintains positive relationships and effective communication. with parents. Engages parents as volunteers. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records including attendance sheets, incident sheets, and behavior reports; maintains CACFP records. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Follows and implements the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards. Trains new staff on current YMCA policies and procedures. Supervises afterschool counselors; modify the schedule as necessary to maintain appropriate staff to student ratios and remain within budget. Develop relationships with school and community stakeholders to further deepen the YMCA and school relationship. Site Coordinators with Afterschool sites serving 60 or more students may be assigned to help that school with lunch monitoring duties, playground monitoring duties, and more. Perform all other tasks as assigned by the Youth Services District Director. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill 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. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Two years or more of college preferred working towards a degree in education or related field. At least 21 years of age and / or training significant for the YMCA program. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 30 days of hire date. 2 years' experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate. program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships. with people from different backgrounds. PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to plan, lead and participate in activities.

Responsibilities

The Site Coordinator is responsible for the daily oversight of the afterschool program at an assigned school location, serving as the primary contact for school administration, faculty, and parents while implementing program curriculum and ensuring a quality experience focused on YMCA values. Essential functions include designing and implementing lesson plans, supervising children and staff, maintaining required records, conducting parent conferences, and developing community stakeholder relationships.