BASE Site Supervisor

Job Details: Job Location: Whatcom Family YMCA - Bellingham, WA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Salary Range: $22.84 - $24.50Hourly, Create meaningful experiences. Build strong teams. Make a difference every day.

Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive? Do you enjoy leading a team while creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment? If so, the Whatcom Family YMCA wants you on our team!

As a BASE Site Supervisor, you'll lead one of our Before & After School Enrichment programs, creating engaging experiences that inspire children to build friendships, develop confidence, and discover their potential. You'll mentor staff, partner with families and schools, and help ensure every child feels safe, included, and excited to come to the Y each day.

If you're looking for a career where your leadership truly makes a difference in your community, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the on-site leader, you'll:

Lead daily operations of a licensed before and after school program serving school-age youth.
Plan and implement fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities that support youth development.
Recruit, coach, supervise, and support staff and volunteers to provide exceptional program experiences.
Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and successful.
Build positive relationships with families, school staff, community partners, and YMCA colleagues.
Ensure compliance with Washington State licensing requirements, YMCA policies, and youth protection standards.
Maintain program records, attendance, licensing documentation, and required reports.
Oversee classroom management, behavior support, safety practices, and emergency preparedness.
Coordinate snacks, supplies, and program materials to keep operations running smoothly.
Participate in family events, YMCA initiatives, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Why You'll Love Working at the Y

At the Whatcom Family YMCA, you'll join a mission-driven team committed to strengthening our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We offer:

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision benefits (eligible positions)
Paid time off
YMCA membership
Retirement plan with YMCA contribution (after qualifying)
Professional development and leadership training
Opportunities for advancement within one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations
The opportunity to positively impact children and families every single day

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire young people, and make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape brighter futures—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

 
Qualifications: What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

Loves working with children and believes every child deserves a place to belong.
Enjoys coaching and developing others.
Is organized, dependable, and able to balance multiple priorities.
Builds strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
Communicates with professionalism, positivity, and compassion.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old.
Have completed 12 college credits (100-level or above) or equivalent as approved by DCYF and complete an additional 18 credits within five years.
Minimum two years of experience working with children in a group setting.
Previous leadership or staff supervision experience preferred.
Ability to meet all DCYF licensing requirements and successfully complete required background checks.
Current (or ability to obtain):

CPR & First Aid Certification
Food Handler Permit
STARS School Age Basic Training
Required DCYF and YMCA trainings

Reliable transportation.
Full-time positions must be available to work split shifts (morning before school and afternoon after school).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.