Out of School Time Director - Springfield OST Program Job at YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Springfield, PA

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  • YMCA of Eastern Delaware County
  • Springfield, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. If you are passionate about positively impacting our youth and building a dedicated staff team to continue to provide excellence in our programs, apply today!

We are a proud partner of the Springfield School District and the Out of School Time Director is a part of a Director team serving the Springfield Literacy Center, Scenic Elementary, Sabold Elementary, and the Springfield YMCA. Our program operates 7am-6pm Monday through Friday.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the daily operations of the Out of School Time sites. Responsible for the supervision of staff, coordinating activities and creating schedules. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Hires, supervises, schedules, and trains all staff and volunteers in assigned departments. Schedules staff using CYEDC approved scheduling platform. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  2. Budget administration for all assigned departments.
  3. Coordinate activities that meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development of each individual child.
  4. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all children on a daily basis; ensuring the site is well supervised and in good condition.
  5. Upon the start of each day, make sure all children on roster are accounted for. Make sure all children arrive to program. Check the absentee list and if a child is not there, call the parent/guardian or principal immediately to ensure the child is safe.
  6. Using positive guidance techniques outlined in the parent handbook, that incorporate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children, families and coworkers.
  7. Establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families, keeping parents/guardians well informed regarding the child’s growth and development, offering family resources and utilizing all communication resources.
  8. Maintaining all paperwork (staff files, children’s files, attendance log, accident/incident reports).
  9. Oversee staff schedule and keep track of all payroll hours.
  10. Attending all staff meetings and family events as instructed by the Director.
  11. Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times, upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook.
  12. Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Minimum age of 18.
  2. Minimum of AAS Degree including ECE, Elem. Ed, Child Dev., Special Ed., or Human Resource Field of Studies and 3 years of experience working with children.
  3. Certifications: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid.
  4. Strong Leadership and Communication Skills.
  5. Must like working with children.
  6. A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
  7. Completion of required trainings.
  8. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  1. Able to lift and carry 15-50 pounds
  2. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.
  3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
    related to the activity.
  4. Must be able to see, hear, direct, and assist members, guests, and staff to ensure safety.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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