Youth Site Coordinator Lehua Elementary

$20.75 - $26.75 Hourly

The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the Youth Director and will be responsible for providing an appropriately safe caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the YMCA Childcare Programs. The Site Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision of the YMCA School Age Childcare and DOE A Afterschool Programs. The Site Coordinator will ensure that all standards policies and procedures set by the YMCA of Honolulu DOE and other agencies associated with YMCA Childcare and DOE A Afterschool Programs are adhered to.

• Assist Youth Directors with overall program operation and supervision of participants while adhering to program policies and standard operating procedures.
• Research and develop new creative programs workshops and activities to enhance the overall school-age childcare program that focuses on Youth Development Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
• Communicate effectively consistently and professionally with participants parents co-workers and others associated with the program such as DOE and DHS contacts.
• Serve as a role model by relating to program participants through respect and understanding being sensitive to each childs needs and providing guidance toward positive youth development.
• Create a positive work/learning environment for staff and program participants that encourages hard work good communication and a sense of comradery.
• Lead Youth Leaders Aides and Volunteers in a positive way providing support and opportunities for continuous training growth and leadership development.
• Schedule and secure proper staff coverage for work hours communicating regularly with Program Director about challenges that may come up.
• Follow dress code guidelines while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Be open to constructive criticism suggestions and guidance from leadership and other staff.
• Ensure that all staff and participants are respectful of facility/property and all of their rules and expectations are followed.
• Ensure all facilities equipment and supplies at the site are maintained/good/organize/clean.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Assume responsibility for all facilities equipment and supplies utilized by the program.
• Assist with the YMCA of Honolulus Annual Campaign.
• Exemplify the core values of Caring Honesty Respect and Responsibility.
• Attend all general and site-specific staff meetings/ training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Youth Director and/or Program Executive.

• At least 20 years of age

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Associates/Bachelors Degree (or two years of college coursework) in recreation education social work or other related field preferred

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires understanding of youth work working with school-age children group management and group work
• Must have the ability to demonstrate and show competency in the following areas:
  • Provide overall supervision and management for the school-aged childcare programs.
  • Train develop supervise and evaluate youth leaders and aides.
  • Ensure the safety health and welfare of all participants and staff in the childcare program.
  • Strong interpersonal skills well organized and multi-tasked oriented.
  • Lead by example serve as a model of professionalism and competency for peers and employees.
  • Supervising participants and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants and others associated with the program.
  • Meet program goals and expectations as outlined in the Youth Program Policies and Procedures Handbook.
  • Reliable and dependable.
  • Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing and planning needs.
  • Exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Develop positive authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Free Y membership with employment
• Referral bonuses - Y employees can earn cash or Y credit bonuses for referring a new hire*
• Up to 60% discounts for yourself family and even your siblings on Y programs camps preschool childcare and more.

Child Protection Commitment

The YMCA requires all staff to share responsibility for preventing child abuse by upholding professional boundaries completing mandatory Praesidium training and reporting concerns. All candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening including criminal and sex offender checks.