YD Broward - Site Supervisor, General Population 26-27 School Year

The YMCA of South Florida is now hiring Site Supervisors for our Broward County School sites. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the overall operations of the after school/day campsite, including participant and parent relationships, organizing and administering files and records necessary for the program, supervision of staff, creation of program activities, collecting fees and keeping track of supplies.

Essential Functions:

• Provide overall leadership, supervision and quality control to the site.
• Ensure child: staff ratios are maintained.
• Collect fees as appropriate.
• Supervise all site staff appropriately.
• Create a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants.
• Plan/implement well-organized and well-varied activities based on the mandated curriculum.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents about the program and their child's participation. Inform parents when there is a behavior problem that cannot be addressed adequately through verbal correction.
• Cooperate fully with school personnel to use facilities properly.
• Work with the YMCA Afterschool Program Manager to ensure that all standards required by the funding agencies and the YMCA are complied with fully.
• Maintain individual participant records as required by licensing standards and/or YMCA policies.
• Monitor daily attendance sheets and see that they are kept organized and accurate.
• Report all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the corporate office.
• Adhere to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements, which mandate by law all childcare personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the assistance of the Program Managers.
• Ensure that the proper staffs to child ratios are maintained at all times and reports discrepancies to the Site Supervisor as needed.

Time Management

• Works 90% of schedule on the desk/ Hands-on role
• 50% - Focused on executing Association protocols and performance metrics; team performance; reduction in cancellations
• 40% - Customer Service
• 10% - Administrative duties (scheduling, payroll, etc.)

Position Expectations

• Ensures the team meets/exceed sales, revenue targets, net unit growth every month.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

 Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

 Job Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED and preferably one of the following educational requirements:
  • Post-secondary level vocational certificate in childcare through the State of Florida - level vocational certificate in childcare through State of Florida - Department of Education.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA)
  • Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college/university in appropriate area, as documented by transcripts and/or degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in a licensed childcare/day camp facility which includes direct contact with children and supervision of staff.
• Ability to relate to both children and adults; understand, practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• The Site Supervisor of a licensed childcare facility must be at least twenty-one (21) years old at the time of hire.

Certifications and Licenses:

Upon hire, the Site Supervisor must have completed and hold certificates in:

• The Thirty (30) Hour Training Requirement consisting of (a) Child Growth and Development, (b) Health, Safety, and Nutrition, (c) Child Care Facility State and Local Rules and Regulations, (d) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, and (e) Behavior Observation and Assessment.
• The Ten (10) Hour Developmentally Appropriate Module (preferred- School-Age-Appropriate Practices).
• Eight (8) Hours of in-service in working with children with Special Needs, or the Ten (10) Hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices Module.
• Active First Aid and CPR certification.

 It is the responsibility of the Site Supervisor to complete and maintain all necessary certifications, within the proper time frame, as set forth by either the licensing agency, State of Florida, or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile: 

• Exemplary leadership and reliability; a positive role model.
• Personable personality to work well with others and develop good relationships with parents, children, colleagues, and YMCA Partners.
• Innate ability in using good judgement to respond to emergencies or difficult situations.
• Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
• Strong communication skills.
• Time and priority management.
• Ability to delegate.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, work on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Generally, the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprint background screening.

As a Drug-Free Employer, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards are not accepted and do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

In accordance with House Bill 531 (2025) the Department of Children and Families require employers to make the “Care Provider Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness” website link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com available to all potential candidates receiving a background check via the Clearinghouse.