YMCA Southcoast

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Youth Programs Coordinator Job Family: Child Care & Camp

Position Summary:

Responsible for the planning, development, and supervision of all youth programs associated with the Mattapoisett YMCA including camp and school age childcare programs.

Essential Functions:

Working under the direction of the Child Care & Camp Director(s), duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Direct and supervise youth program staff (camp, school age childcare, & misc. youth programs)

· Staff selection and development.

· Prepare weekly staff schedules and responsibilities.

· Program development and quality improvement

· Maintains accurate records and files of enrolled children & staff.

· Maintain program standards (YMCA, Department of Early Education & Care, Department of Public Health)

· Family communication and engagement.

· Monitors areas for cleanliness, safety, and general appearance.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members or clients. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better program participant experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

· Educational requirements according to EEC regulations.

· Current knowledge and understanding of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child-care and camp.

· Ability to effectively interact with children and parents on a range of issues.

· Experience working with school age children

· Ability to supervise, provide development opportunities, and evaluate staff.

· Ability to provide administrative support including record keeping and budget maintenance.

· Ability to contribute to creative efforts of the program and related YMCA activities including fundraising and communications.

Physical Demands:

· The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.