Lead the Fun: School Age Program Coordinator

Old Colony YMCA; Halifax (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Site Coordinator in Massachusetts to lead the daily School Age program under the School Age Director. You will guide assistants, connect with families, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children.

You will plan activities, supervise staff, maintain compliance with YMCA policies and EEC regulations, and help grow enrollment while managing program documentation and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of age.
• B.S. or B.A. with 9 months experience with school age children, or High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 year working with school age.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
• Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
• Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
• Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
• Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
• Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker
• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are always maintained.
• Plan, develop, and implement the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Gear the school age lesson plans to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural diversity, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Leadership of daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Homework Help, STEM activities, Arts and Crafts and long-term projects.
• Assist in staffing other schools if needed
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Supervision of the program’s children in all program locations, trips, etc.
• Complete necessary documentation, including accident reports, incident reports, attendance records, and forward a copy of these reports to the School Age Director.
• Provide input in weekly staffing schedule.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Maintain attendance records and ensure all necessary reports and paperwork are submitted accordingly.
• Meet with School Age Director as directed.
• Provides leadership role in both weekly site staff meetings and monthly school age meetings.
• Collect, record and receipt payments and billing according to Y parent payment schedule.
• Provide monthly Bureau of Nutrition reports where applicable.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are always maintained.
• Plan, develop, and implement the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Gear the school age lesson plans to the needs of individual children with concern for their interests, disabilities, special talents, cultural diversity, and individual style and pace of learning.
• Leadership of daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Homework Help, STEM activities, Arts and Crafts and long-term projects.
• Assist in staffing other schools if needed
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Supervision of the program’s children in all program locations, trips, etc.
• Complete necessary documentation, including accident reports, incident reports, attendance records, and forward a copy of these reports to the School Age Director.
• Provide input in weekly staffing schedule.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Maintain attendance records and ensure all necessary reports and paperwork are submitted accordingly.
• Meet with School Age Director as directed.
• Provides leadership role in both weekly site staff meetings and monthly school age meetings.
• Collect, record and receipt payments and billing according to Y parent payment schedule.
• Provide monthly Bureau of Nutrition reports where applicable.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Program development

Education

B.S./B.A. in related field

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Old Colony YMCA is seeking a Site Coordinator in Massachusetts to lead the daily School Age program under the School Age Director. You will guide assistants, connect with families, and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children.

You will plan activities, supervise staff, maintain compliance with YMCA policies and EEC regulations, and help grow enrollment while managing program documentation and scheduling.