Program Coordinator – Kids Zone Simi

Simi Valley, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 20 - 25

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Job Location	Simi Valley YMCA - Simi Valley CA
Position Type	Full-Time

Description

Have you been working in Youth and Program Development and are looking for a new opportunity to grow

Are you interested in advancing your management skills

Are you looking for a rewarding place to work

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Sound Good (We think so too!). Here is what you would do:

Trains schedules and supervises staff working in kids zone
Facilitates monthly staff meetings and formally evaluates staff on an annual basis.
Ensures all children are accounted for properly supervised and safe at all times.
Supervises the children classroom or site and all activities to ensure curriculum matches children ages and skill set.
Develops daily weekly and monthly program structure to guide staff preparation and keep parents informed.
Works with team to plan monthly calendar of activities for children.
Creates the standard for orderly conduct and directs appropriate behavior modification interventions focusing on the use of positive reinforcement.
Manage Alaris system to ensure all sign-in/out rosters are accuracy and up to date.
Maintains positive relations with parents children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Attends staff meetings trainings and completes all assigned on-line trainings.
Follows all policies and procedures; including those related to medical and disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Purchases supplies and equipment necessary to complete planned program activities while staying within budget.
Continuously scans a variety of environments and surrounding areas for potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or avoid them including the notification of senior staff when appropriate.
Participates in the YMCA Annual Fundraising Campaign and ensures the kids zone team is actively working to meet their annual goal.
Performs other duties as assigned

Membership:

Implements membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
Recruits hires trains develops schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Promotes program and membership enrollment in interactions with existing and potential members. Coordinates program registration including logistics to support phone walk-in and web registration. Coordinates with marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to Program Directors on related issues.
Ensures proper implementation of front desk procedures. Reviews and updates desk procedures and communicates changes to staff.

Qualifications

OK Im sold What do I need to Qualify

Meets at least one of the following:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law completion with passing grades of at least 12 (twelve) postsecondary semester units of specified early childhood education classes.
- Has a Bachelors degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development and a minimum of (1) one year of work experience in a Child Care Center or equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Knowledge of acceptable child care and day camp practices.
Ability to mentor staff and build relationships
Ability to work productively in teams.
Demonstrate ability to create all activity calendars and parent communication in order to ensure program runs efficiently smoothly and that proper communication is occurring.
Demonstrates initiative to plan lead and participate in activities.
All required online training must be completed before starting work.
Familiarity with mandated reporting and steps that need to be taken.
CPR & First Aid certifications through a nationally recognized organization. Certifications must be maintained and current at all times.
Must have Health and TB clearance.
Must have up to date TDAP MMR and Influenza vaccinations.
Criminal records clearance.

Required Experience:

Job DetailsJob LocationSimi Valley YMCA - Simi Valley CAPosition TypeFull-TimeDescriptionHave you been working in Youth and Program Development and are looking for a new opportunity to growAre you interested in advancing your management skillsAre you looking for a rewarding place to workApply to wor...