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YMCA of Central New York · 3 weeks ago

Assistant School Age Child Care Director - Full Time

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20/hr - $21/hr

3+ years exp

YMCA of Central New York is a leading nonprofit organization focused on strengthening communities and families. The Assistant School Age Child Care Director will oversee the daily operations of the program, ensuring the well-being of participants and providing leadership to staff in accordance with YMCA guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA

Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty

Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required

Plans, coordinates, organizes and leads all daily program activities

Provides leadership to staff, ensures adequate coverage for all activities

Observes and follows the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Maintains records related to the program

Works additional on-site hours when there is a scheduled ½ day of school or vacation camp

Works as needed when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons

Communicates with management on behalf of the Director

Acts as a proxy for the Director as needed in their absence

Collaborates with the Director to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services

Manages program expenses

Participates in strategic planning and presides over meetings as needed

Maintains policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws

Assists with all supervision of staff, including: recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, human resources and payroll functions, recognition, and discipline of employees; scheduling and facilitating staff meetings and trainings; overall safety; addresses complaints; and resolves problems effectively with the support of their direct supervisor

Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse

Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement

Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures

Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings

Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA

Qualification

Supervisory experienceChild care regulations knowledgeCPRFirst Aid certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsEmotional maturityInclusion practicesOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsCritical thinking

Required

Bachelors degree in related field required

Three to five years of related experience required

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks

Excellent speaking and presentation skills

Ability to create and present ideas in a variety of formats

Ability to maintain confidential records

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Must be at least 20 years of age

Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care

Undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS

Obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL)

Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service

Must have current CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days of employment

Must hold Medication Administration Certification (MAT) or successfully complete within the first 60-days of employment

Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services