Youth Coordinator - JCCs of North America

Youth Coordinator
JCC of Binghamton
500 Clubhouse Rd
Vestal, NY 13850

Youth Program Coordinator

Reports to: Program Director

Qualifications: BA/BS degree AND two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field of work, familiarity with NYS Office of Children and Family Services daycare licensing regulations, AND a driver's license, CPR/First Aid/AED

Subordinate staff: Teachers, chaperons, counselors, assistants

Primary functions: Oversee the Kids Connection School Age Childcare program which operates Monday - Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm, from 7:30 am to 6 pm on school (Vestal) vacation days. Oversee some of the youth program classes holiday celebrations, special events, and fundraisers for 44 weeks.

If available for working during the summer this position will include 6 weeks as a camp counselor and two weeks organizing a specialty camp program under the auspices of Camp JCC a subsidiary of the JCC*.

1.Plan programs for:

The JCC's Kids Connection after-school care program

Vacation day programs

Youth and Preschool specialty classes

Help Arts & Culture Director with two community holiday celebrations

Work at summer camp as a counselor*

Coordinate a two-week Specialty Camp program

2.Develop a budget for:

Kids Connection programs

Specialty classes

Specialty Camp Programs

3.Prepare & update job descriptions & agreements for:

Kids Connection staff

Specialty Camp staff

4.Provide programming information to the Marketing Director.

5.Ensure compliance with all Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations.

Ensure all staff is up to date on required training

Ensure all paperwork regarding staff and students is up to date and filed correctly

6.Organize & maintain files of all required documentation, i.e., rosters, enrollment, permission

and authorization forms for all programs.

7.Staffing:

Interview, hire, and train staff and instructors

Check references, complete personnel files

Responsible for overseeing KC staff payroll

Complete all onboarding requirements including registration on the Kronos payroll platform

8.Supervise:

Kids Connection staff

Specialty camp counselors

Youth Class teachers

9.Work with JCC staff effectively

Planning integrated programs

10.Help out in the Early Childhood Center as needed

11.Counsel youth

12.Available to parents and JCC members.

13.Convey a positive service attitude

14.Understand the group process

15.Understand and carry out the general goals of the JCC

16.Order supplies as needed within budget

Qualifications: BA/BS degree AND two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a childcare program or related field, familiarity with NYS Office of Children and Family Services daycare licensing regulations, AND a driver's license, CPR/First Aid/AED

$35,000 - $45,000

Since its inception in 1927, the Jewish Community Center of Binghamton, NY (JCC) has grown and evolved to become an essential part of the Broome County community as a full-service, not-for-profit, organization. The JCC is dedicated to providing educational, cultural, recreational, and physical fitness programs to enhance the quality of life for everyone from infants to senior citizens. As a non-sectarian, United Way partner, the Center welcomes participants regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or ability to pay.

Over the years, the Center has continued to expand its circle of services in order to meet the shifting needs of the community at large. Located by Binghamton University in Vestal, NY, the JCC is housed in a 60,000 square foot facility which houses a natatorium with a 2250 square foot pool, full gymnasium, a small fitness center with men's and women's health club with steam, sauna and massage rooms, a fitness loft with Johnny - G Spinning bikes and Pilates Reformers, full stage and auditorium, meeting rooms, a preschool facility with 12 classrooms and 3 infant rooms, 5 rooms which encompass the Kids Connection After School Care program and 4 classrooms that house Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs for the Vestal and Binghamton school districts.

In addition, we have 8 acres of land including outdoor tennis/Pickleball and basketball courts, a pavilion, a nature preserve, a soccer and camping field, and 3 state-of-the-art age-appropriate playground facilities.

The JCC's Early Childhood Center and youth department serves over 300 children in daycare programs and over 200 children in summer day camp each year and our Phys Ed department offers programs in everything from youth and adult basketball recreation leagues and camps, a pickleball league, fitness classes and more.