Program Coordinator at YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Sarasota, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Planning, Staff Training, Supervision, Curriculum Development, Communication, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Safety Protocols, Child Interaction, Organization, Confidentiality, Positive Attitude, Time Management, Food Safety, Evaluation, Team Leadership

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: This person responsible for assisting the Program Director with overall Program development, training of staff and supervision of all staff on site. The program coordinator is on site daily. This person assists in some of the long-range planning and implementation of those plans and carries out daily scheduling and planning. She/he is responsible for knowing each class’s daily activities and is responsible that each activity is taking place. The program coordinator is expected to uphold YMCA policies and philosophy and to use these objectives as a basis in working with everyone, children, teachers, and parents. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assist with program in planning, administering, and evaluating. Assist with staff training, leading weekly staff meetings, reviewing children (progress and/or problems) and ongoing evaluation of staff performance. Support administration in the planning, supervision and leading of selected activities such as curriculum, crafts, environmental education, outdoor education, and Character Development. Maintain positive relationships with children, members, parents, and other staff persons. Participate in family programs and quickly respond to the concerns of parents and staff. Assume responsibility of the Center at all times. Use common sense. Assume the same duties as the teachers in the center. Be familiar with these duties, must follow through with all planned activities. Greet parents, members, and children upon their arrival to center Interact with children and members to ensure that their individual needs are met Follow proper safe food handling procedures with regard to food allergies Ensure that daily reports are updated frequently throughout the day Maintain cleanliness of center throughout the day Submit a list of needed supplies to supervisor as needed At the end of the day make sure room is returned to proper order for the following morning and remove garbage (refer to closing checklist in center) Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department. Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform a broad range of activities. Requires full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks. Ability to lift 30 pounds The YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the YMCA of Southwest Florida reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening Prior experience working with children Willingness to carry out the Mission of the YMCA and its programs Professional appearance and behavior Able to prioritize and meet deadlines Able to maintain confidentiality Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy Excellent verbal and communication skills CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: CPR and First Aid Certifications required Annual completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training Annual completion of YMCA of the USA Child Abuse and Neglect class Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director with program development, staff training, and daily scheduling. They are responsible for ensuring that all activities are carried out and maintaining positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.