Site Leader - Child Care Summer Camp | Waukee Family YMCA at YMCA of Greater Des Moines

Posted in Entertainment/Gaming/Casino 13 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Waukee, Iowa





Job Description:

There's nothing like working at the Y!
There's nothing like summer at the Y! We're here to make kids feel welcome, try new things and make new friends. We help kids grow and show them all they can accomplish when they believe in themselves. Week long. Summer long. Life long. Y Summer Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. And about making this...the BEST SUMMER EVER!


JOB LOCATION: Burn Boot Camp located in Waukee
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday during program hours of 6:30a-6:00p
PAY RANGE: $16.75-$18.00/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: May 8, 2024- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Child Care Site Leader is responsible for creating and leading a culture and environment that supports our program objectives of Belonging, Achievement and Relationships, supervising and engaging program participants and staff, organizing and managing program activities, and establishing positive relationships with participants, parents and staff team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create an atmosphere that fosters a sense of Belonging among participants and helps them gain confidence through Achievement while building Relationships with and among participants.
Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for all participants
Establish a relaxed, unstructured feel to activities, with more emphasis on the "how" and the "why" of the activities rather than on the activities themselves.
Lead, supervise, evaluate and provide feedback for staff team
Ensure planning is in place for Choice Activities, Large Group Activities and Club Time
Engage leaders and participants in the planning of activities
Plan and orchestrate daily flow
Make sure schedules, supplies, materials, etc. are ready for each day
Maintain the Y-Voice in all that you say, do, and think in regards to your program ~ Welcoming, Nurturing, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine
Establish positive relationships with participants, leaders and parents
Plan and lead Team Meetings in a way that reflects the values you want to see in program
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.





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