Joliet Site Supervisor

Job DetailsJob Location: Joliet Community YMCA - Joliet, IL 60431Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.25 - $19.25 HourlyPOSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the safety and security of all children under your supervision. Responsible for providing leadership for before and after school youth programs for children 5-12 years of age. Position includes developing daily enrichment group activities and ensuring that drop off and pick up procedures are followed. Collect and/or distribute any YMCA materials to program participants and parents. Ensure that assigned site location(s) maintain adequate program supplies including cleaning, first aid materials and snacks. Provide strong supervision and leadership to staff counselors and site coordinators at sites. Responsible for following all YMCA policies and procedures. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

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:

Responsible for assisting Before and After School Care Director with on-boarding new before and after school team members. Training duties include, but are not limited to, reviewing staff manual, completing the onboarding checklist, and conducting ongoing field training.

Conducts audits on a weekly basis.

Provides regular, constructive feedback for before and after school counselors and lead site coordinators.

Assists and directs staff through program participant disciplinary issues.

Provides role modeling opportunities for current before and after school staff.

Communicates regularly with Before and After Care Director regarding any staff/child issues that should be addressed and resolved.

Work with lead site coordinators to ensure the Before and After Care Director is informed of any staff/child issues that should be addressed and resolved.

Works with lead site coordinators to ensure before and after school sites maintain an adequate amount of program supplies, including cleaning, first aid materials and snacks.

Assists the Before and After Care Director to ensure all sites are in compliance with community partner audits and requirements such as DCFS and NIFB.

Works with Before and After Care Director to deliver training opportunities/resources at sites, at in-services, and at staff meetings.

Guides and provides support to child care staff during parent conversations.

Provide coverage for absent before and after school care staff when required.

Ensure crafts, activities, and curriculum is executed.

When applicable, ensure all incident reports, reportable condition, and parent communication forms are filled out accurately and submitted to Before and After Care Director in a timely manner.

Know and adhere to all school policies and guidelines, and be respectful of shared space between the school and program.

Responsible for cleaning/disinfecting all high touch areas on a regular basis and as needed.

Accepts other duties as deemed appropriate within scope of position.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.

At least 18 years of age.

Previous experience, 1-3 years, working with children preferably in a before/after care setting.

CPR, First Aid, AED and epi-pen certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required before employment.

Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Willing to obtain licensing requirements as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.