Site Director

Job DetailsJob Location: Floyd County Family YMCA - New Albany, IN 47150Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Before and After School Child CareAs the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

As a key member of the child care team team, the Site Director is responsible for leading a team of Group Leaders, interacting with parents, providing direct care of children, writing curriculum and activity planning, and promoting positive member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. 
Stands and greets parents and children by name.  
Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.  
Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants, staff, supervisor, and partnering agencies.  
Writing lesson plans, and implementing activities consistent with the weekly themes.  
Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules, and ensures staff team does as well.  
Record keeping including records of children enrolled, staff and attendance.  
Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.  
Provides supervision of Group Leaders including coaching and evaluations.  
Possess a willingness to work with youth and staff while having FUN.  
Supports the Annual Giving Campaign.  
Able to be a role model for children, and staff in our programs.  
A leader that possesses initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.  
Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned.  
Maintains all Childcare Licensing requirements, as well as the STARS/ALL STARS Initiative.  
Deadlines are met on a regular basis including weekly files, incident/accident reports, PNC, registrations, 3C’s contracts.  

QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

Minimum age of 21.
Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.  
People centered, service oriented.  
Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a staff team.  
Excellent oral and written communication skills.  
Previous child care or group work experience is expected.  
Must possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent. 
Negative TB Test (every two years) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Lifting up to 50 lbs. 
Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.  
Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time.  
Exposure to outdoor elements for major portions of the day.  
Noise level- High  
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations.  

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.