Site Coordinator Trenton

Capitalymca; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitalymca in Trenton, NJ seeks a direct supervisor for an off-site after-school program. You will lead a team of staff, engage children in activities, and uphold YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, supporting tutoring for K-6, planning age-appropriate activities, and ensuring safety and program quality across settings. The role requires strong leadership and commitment to youth development, with participation on non-school

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in childcare management or group management advantageous.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff in a youth program.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of staff members.
• Assist in tutoring elementary education (K-6) subject material.
• Assist in the implementation of age/developmentally appropriate activities following YMCA guidelines.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with children through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
• Actively guide staff in best practices.
• May assist the program director in coordinating overall program activities
• Insures the proper use of school property and grounds as well as YMCA equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Participate in staff training and meetings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Be a role model to students and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Maintains positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, coworkers, subordinate staff and volunteers. Models' relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
• Work on non-school days such as Fall Break, Spring Break, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Childcare program management

Group management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide direct supervision of a team of staff that actively engages a group of children in an off-site after school program. Provides quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet the minimum qualifications (high school degree and working towards a advanced degree)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have proven experience in childcare management and or group management strategies

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to assist in the planning, leading and participating in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a team of staff members.
2. Assist in tutoring elementary education (K-6) subject material.
3. Assist in the implementation of age/developmentally appropriate activities following YMCA guidelines.
4. Assist in the planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
5. Apply basic youth development principles in working with children through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
6. Actively guide staff in best practices.
7. May assist the program director in coordinating overall program activities
8. Insures the proper use of school property and grounds as well as YMCA equipment and supplies.
9. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
10. Participate in staff training and meetings.
11. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
12. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
13. Be a role model to students and staff in your attitude and behavior.
14. Maintains positive relations with children, parents, school personnel, coworkers, subordinate staff and volunteers. Models' relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
15. Work on non-school days such as Fall Break, Spring Break, etc.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned.