Before and After School Coordinator

Crossroads YMCA; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 48,711,936 - 54,442,752; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads YMCA in Hobart, IN is seeking a School Age Coordinator to oversee before- and after-school care and camp programs. You will lead curriculum, ensure safety, handle staffing, and collaborate with families and community partners.

The role requires 2+ years working with children, CPR/First Aid within 30 days, strong communication, and proficiency with Office 365. This is a full-time, on-site position starting at $17 per hour, with experience-based pay increases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience working with children of diverse ages and cultures.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Organized and detail oriented.
• Adept computer skills in Office 365.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate before- and after-school programs and camp activities.
• Maintain staff supervision and train volunteers.
• Keep state records and reports up to date (CCDF, CACFP).
• Ensure consistent delivery of programming and procedures.
• Provide a nurturing atmosphere and safety for all participants.
• Maintain appropriate teacher to student ratios during programming.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop team members.
• Conduct team member feedback, corrective actions, and evaluations.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Organized and detail oriented

Relate to diverse groups

Office 365 skills

Team supervision

Education

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification

New Employee Orientation

Tools

Office 365

Job description

School Age Coordinator – Hobart YMCA

Job Location: Hobart Family YMCA - Hobart, IN 46342. Position Type: Full Time. Pay starts at $17.00 per hour and up based on experience.

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Before and After School Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of before‑and‑after school care and camp programs. Responsibility may include but are not limited to: program operation, program development and growth, participant satisfaction, participant and member retention and safety, community collaborations, and staff supervision. The Coordinator is accountable for delivering exceptional and outstanding programs and service to YMCA members and participants in partnership with a larger team.

Essential Functions

• Perform office work as needed such as filing, copying, record keeping, and payroll completion. Ensure that all necessary paperwork and forms are accurately completed.
• Manage, maintain and report all state required records, CCDF, CACFP, and other third parties.
• Lead activities and behavioral management.
• Support the Director in training and supervising assigned program staff and volunteers and ensure consistent delivery of programming and procedures.
• Provide a nurturing atmosphere and safety for all participants.
• Maintain appropriate teacher to student ratios during programming.
• Monitor purchase and maintain necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and respond to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Provide shift supervision while working 80% of time as direct service.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and development of team members.
• Conduct team member feedback, corrective actions, and evaluations.
• Schedule and process payroll functions.
• Support campaign efforts and donor engagement in the community and team members.
• Model relationship building in all interactions through “Listen First.”
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Functions

• Lead and implement curriculum within the established guidelines for before and after school care and camp programming.
• Support, supervise and participate in program activities related to before and after school care and camp.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience working with children of diverse ages and cultures.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Employee Orientation.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Organized and detail oriented.
• Adept computer skills in Office 365.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

YMCA Competencies (Team Leader)

The National YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Mission Advancement

• Model and teach the Y's values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provide volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivate relationships to support fund‑raising.

Collaboration

• Champion inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Build relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listen and communicate for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailor communications to the appropriate audience. Provide staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness

• Provide others with frameworks for making decisions. Conduct prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of team. Effectively create and manage budgets. Hold staff accountable for high‑quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth

• Share new insights. Facilitate change/models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilize non‑threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.