After School Site Director- New Braunfels

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The After School Site Director is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with school district personnel (i.e. principal, teachers). Will adhere to the child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, and directs each site in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of San Antonio and the standards of all regulatory agencies.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages and supervises after school youth leaders.
2. Implements and supervises an ongoing developmentally appropriate activity program/curriculum at each site.
3. Conducts on-the-job training as needed.
4. Maintains the physical facility, restrooms, and grounds in a safe and sanitary manner.
5. Implements and supervises the food service program for each site.
6. Implements and supervises the health and safety/risk management program for each site.
7. Secures and maintains all resources and supplies necessary for all daily site operations.
8. Implements and supervises all administrative and record keeping procedures of each site.
9. Plans and implements meetings with site staff and volunteers as necessary, to keep staff informed on all site management issues.
10. Assures the site personnel use appropriate discipline techniques and assists staff in solving any problems.
11. Must obtain minimum 20 hours of continuing education training hours.
12. Acts as a liaison between the YMCA / Y School Age program and school district personnel, program participants and regulatory agency representatives.
13. Meets as needed with participants and their families to assess the program’s ability to meet the needs of the children and to resolve any problems.
14. Meets periodically with school district personnel to evaluate the ongoing operations of the program and the school / YMCA partnership; attempting to avoid and/or resolve any problems relative to usage, programming, food service and daily operations.
15. Accountable in all regulatory inspections and works in consultation with Y School Age Program Administrative staff to correct any ‘non-compliances’ to regulatory standards.
16. Assists in the promotion of the Y School Age program and all other YMCA events.
17. Performs all other assigned duties as requested by the Y School Age Program Administrative staff and attends all staff meetings and training sessions.
18. Adheres to the child care policies and the goals of the YMCA, and directs each site in accordance with the mission statement of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, and the standards of all regulatory agencies.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Developing Others
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A High School Diploma or GED is required.
2. Some college credits preferred.
3. Must meet childcare licensing requirements.
4. Must be at least 21 years of age.
5. 1 year experience working in a licensed childcare facility or related field is preferred.
6. Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.
7. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
   program activities.
8. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
   with people from different backgrounds.
9. Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
10. Incumbent must be a positive role model to children and display emotional maturity and stability at all times.
11. Must meet driver approval requirements and maintain a valid driver’s license to drive to various locations within the greater San Antonio metropolitan area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Work is performed in an active environment.
2. Incumbent must have the ability to communicate with staff, children and parents.
3. This position requires high levels of attention and alertness.
4. Visual acuity is required for child supervision.
5. Repetitive stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required. Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is required, as well as, the ability to run and be able to participate in sports.
6. Must be able to respond to emergency situations.