Before and After School Enrichment Site Manager - Harford County

Ymca Of Central Maryland, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA Of Central Maryland, Inc. is seeking a BASE Site Manager to lead the on-site operations of a center serving 30+ participants. You will ensure engaging, safe activities, implement the monthly curriculum, and supervise site staff including aides, teachers and volunteers.

You will drive enrollment, coordinate with schools and parents, participate in town hall events, and lead staff training while maintaining regulatory compliance and program quality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising a school age program is required.
• Hours of specific trainings per OCC and related agencies are required.
• Compliance with OCC regulations and Y policies is mandatory.
• Ability to train and coach site associates and lead staff meetings.
• Strong communication with parents, schools and staff, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site operations of the BASE program.
• Ensure safety, curriculum implementation, and quality standards.
• Engage with school administration, staff and parents.
• Drive enrollment and maintain site capacity.
• Lead staff meetings and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Staff supervision

Enrollment growth

Stakeholder communication

Curriculum implementation

Event planning

Risk management

Training staff

Regulatory compliance

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

School Age Curriculum training (3 semester hours/45 clock hours)

Growth and Development training (3 semester hours/45 clock hours)

Americans with Disabilities Act training

Medication Administration training

Emergency Preparedness training

Communication training (9 clock hours)

Continuing education units per OCC annually

800 hours experience with school age children

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The BASE Site Manager is responsible for all on-site operations of the center licensed to serve 30 or more participants. Responsibilities are inclusive of ensuring children are actively engaged in safe and enriching activities, and communicating with key stakeholders, which include school administration, staff, and parents. He/she is also responsible for implementing the monthly curriculum. Lastly, he/she provides supervisorial support to all on-site staff: group aides, teacher and program volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Director is responsible for the overall effective operation and quality of the BASE program
• Fulfills her/his role and responsibilities in the before/after school program including all aspects of safety, risk management, supervision of children and staff, meeting quality, by maintaining site guidelines, curriculum standards, OCC regulations, DHMH regulations, and any other standard, policy, or procedure as deemed necessary by the Y in Central Maryland
• Attends PTA Meetings, Back to school nights, kindergarten roundups, school meet and greets, and all other school activities that promote our program
• Participate and regional committees
• Participate in organization surveys
• Attend organization town hall events
• Responsible for driving enrollment and maintaining enrollment to sites capacity
• Monthly parent engagement
• Responsible for one outside service project
• Responsible for Send a kid to camp and Turkey Trot fundraising efforts
• Work at least 2 Fun days per school year
• Assist with training new Site leaders
• Actively help recruit and retain new associates and assist with interviews
• Assist in bridging the gap between Base and Family centers by participating in family events
• Leads staff meetings with site staff and other staff meetings as necessary
• Attends mandatory Site Managers’ meetings, monthly curriculum meetings and required Director training
• Coaches and trains supervising site associates on OCC regulations, Y policies and procedures, and other standards as set forth by the Y of Central Maryland. Will need to be compliant with all OCC regulations
• Participates in site-based associates’ performance reviews and performance improvement plan meetings (along with coordinator)
• Participates in opportunities for professional growth such as workshops, conferences, college, and graduate courses as required by the BASE Coordinator

• Provides direction to associates and children
• Implements program curriculum effectively
• Conducts regular mock assessments, and completes Assessment Visit Action Plans by set deadline
• Enforces all rules and to make effective decisions to ensure the safety and security of program participants
• Relates effectively to diverse groups from all social and economic segments of the community
• Makes sound judgments for the betterment and quality of the program
• Maintains confidentiality regarding participant, staff and association records
• Communicates in a professional and positive manner to children, parents, school administration, and other staff members
• Understands and implements emergency evacuation procedures and protocols during planned drills and unexpected emergencies
• Displays basic computer and internet proficiency including by not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite and the G Suite (Google Platform)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age with a high school diploma/certificate of high school equivalence or completed courses for credit from a college or university.
• At least 2 years of experiencing supervising a school age program
• 3 semester hours/45 clock hours in School Age Curriculum
• 3 semester hours/45 clock hours in Growth and Development
• 3 hours Americans with Disabilities Act training
• 6 hours Medication Administration training
• Emergency Preparedness training
• 9 clock hours in Communication training
• 800 hours of experience under supervision primarily with school age children or 1-year experience as a family provider with school age children.
• Must complete continuing education units as specified by the OCC on an annual basis