Youth Development Site Director - YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

Overview:

The YMCA of the Pikes Peak region is looking for a compassionate, patient Site Director to help us to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our school aged children. The responsibilities of the Site Director include creating an enriching learning environment and looking after the basic needs of the children under their care. To be a successful Site Director, you should be patient, enthusiastic, and fun-loving. Ultimately, a top-notch Site Director loves working with children and is passionate about child development and care.

 

The Youth Development Site Director will be directly responsible for organizing and implementing school age childcare programs. You will provide direct supervision to staff and groups of children during the school year in Before & After Programs, Adventure Days, and Break Camps as well as during Summer Day Camp. As the Site Director you will oversee administrative and program details. You will oversee administrative and program details while having the opportunity to create positive and nurturing relationships with children. You will also be a role model in building cooperative relationships with the parents/caregivers. As the Site Director you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall participant experience. 

 

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise B&A Site, Adventure Days & Break Camps, as well as Summer Day Camp site throughout the year
• Be available to substitute, in or out of ratio, and travel throughout the region we serve (Fountain to Monument)
• Provide supervision and leadership in efforts to mentor & coach counselors and aides within region on YMCA Association standards, state licensing requirements, and other job-related functions
• Help develop and facilitate trainings for Youth Development staff on behavior management, expectations, SOP’s, and other areas of professional development in your program area
• Complete supply procurement & purchase as needed for your program
• Demonstrate fiscal accountability by following assigned budget guidelines
• Implementing age-appropriate curriculum
• Develop programs and location set up that will provide a safe and nurturing, yet fun environment for children and staff
• Evaluate children’s engagement and needs; be fundamental in creating growth opportunities for the kids in your program
• Develop and maintain timely and professional communication with parents
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, and children
• Primary in responding to all accidents and incidents within your program
• Identify need for and provide positive guidance that is age appropriate and maintains respect for the child in any behavioral situation

Qualifications:

• 21 Years of age or older
• Verifiable^* education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H
• Completed at least one of the following qualifications: 
  • A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field; or 
  • Two years of college training and six (6) months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children; or 
  • Three years (5640 hours) of satisfactory^* and verifiable^* full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications: 
    • Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; or 
    • 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment
• Additional teaching and/or educational license/certificate is a big advantage
• In-depth knowledge of child development
• Must enjoy working with children
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Attention to detail
• Great amount of patience and flexibility
• Experience in supervision of other employees

^*Verifiable and Satisfactory experience includes experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of four (4) to eighteen (18) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18).

Benefits:

• Free Family Membership
• Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays 
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance 

 

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Posted Salary Range:USD $17.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.