School Age Director - Washington County

at  Kettle Moraine YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Senior Director of School Age & Day Camp, the School Age Director supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA childcare program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age
• Minimum of Associates Degree required, degree in related field preferred
• Minimum 240 hours experience as a child care teacher or center director in a group child care center
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing a youth program
• Must meet Wisconsin Licensing qualifications for Center Director; Must meet qualifications for Center Director of 51 or more within 24 months

• Manages, directs and coordinates the school age childcare programs for assigned location(s); ensures high quality programs and establishes new program activities; expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
• Assist the Day Camp Director to coordinator the Day Camp program
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed; reviews and evaluates staff performance; develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
• Develops, manages and controls budgets related to the position; ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected; supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality
• Ensures that YMCA program standards and Wisconsin State Licensing requirements are met and safety procedures followed
• Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living
• Develops and maintains relationships with Wisconsin state childcare licensing, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs; responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
• Maintains proper records/department files
• Attends Day Camp and School Age Cabinet meetings
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information
• Compiles program statistics; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program
• Performs other duties as assigned