Before School Care Site Lead

YMCA of Springfield; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Family Membership

Discounted Programming

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Optional Insurance plans including 건강,

Job summary

YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Site Coordinator to lead our before/after school program on-site, guiding staff, activities, and participant safety. You will ensure high-quality programming, communicate with parents daily, and manage curriculum implementation as well as field trips.

The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and a strong commitment to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, with a focus on creating a welcoming, secure environment for youth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; preference for those 21+ years.
• At least 2 years of related experience working with youth.
• Must complete onboarding process within designated time.
• Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Always assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all program participants. Follows all policies for emergencies, incident reporting, child abuse prevention and YMCA procedures. Maintains children’s files and communicates all details to parents and supervisor.
• Provides a high level of customer service while dealing with YMCA members, guests, and staff. Is main point of contact with all parents - communicates face to face with them on a daily basis.
• Directs and supervises high quality program activities. Is responsible for the overall implementation of curriculum, manages field trips and oversees supply needs.
• Directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Celebrates successes and reports any concerns to supervisor.
• Maintains program area/facility and reports any maintenance issues. Maintains cleanliness of program areas (lost and found, trash, activity materials).
• Hosts daily huddle with staff teams. Participates in weekly meeting with supervisor. Completes daily recap email.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

On-site supervision

Job description

YMCA of Springfield is seeking a Site Coordinator to lead our before/after school program on-site, guiding staff, activities, and participant safety. You will ensure high-quality programming, communicate with parents daily, and manage curriculum implementation as well as field trips.

The role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and a strong commitment to the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, with a focus on creating a welcoming, secure environment for youth.