Full-Time Site Team Lead

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ymca-of-Metropolitan-Chicag is seeking a Site Coordinator to oversee daily youth program activities, ensure curriculum fidelity, and provide leadership to staff. You will collaborate with teachers and school staff, conduct staff meetings, and help with events and outreach while maintaining DCFS and YMCA standards.

Ideal candidates are 21+, have a high school diploma, a valid IL driver's license with clean MVR and insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Reliable automobile and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Implements program curriculum with school-aged program staff while ensuring the program follows DCFS and YMCA standards.
• Provides guidance to staff onsite in adhering to program quality standards.
• Facilitates collaboration with and between program staff including planning and leading meetings.
• Enhances parent/guardian engagement and ensures program quality expectations are met.
• Collaborates with teachers and school staff to align activities and ensure program success.
• Maintains and audits program files according to DCFS and YMCA Standards.
• Participates in development and execution of events and seasonal programs, such as Day Camp.
• Participates in marketing and retention activities.
• Fills in for other staff as needed.
• Supports child abuse prevention policies and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Program coordination

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Key Accountabilities: The Site Coordinator ensures the implementation of positive youth development practices with all daily activities and interactions with children. The Site Coordinator is responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. They will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program.Scope of Responsibilities:Implements program curriculum with school-aged program staff while ensuring the program follows DCFS and YMCA standards.Provides guidance to staff while onsite in adhering to program quality standards.Facilitates collaboration with and between program staff including assisting in planning and leading program staff meetings.Enhances parent/guardian/caregiver engagement and ensures that the program meets expectations for qualityCollaborates with teachers, principals and other staff at local schools to align and execute program activities and ensure program success.Maintains and audits all program files according to DCFS and YMCA Standards.Assists in development and execution of special events and seasonal school-aged programs, such as Day Camp, for members and program participants.Participates in program marketing and retention activities.Fills in for other staff as needed.Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as requiredMinimum and Preferred Requirements Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust be at least 21 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalentValid Illinois Driver's LicenseClean Illinois Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Adequate automobile insurance and proof of insurance