Job Description:

Availability: Monday-Friday; must be available for shifts between 6:15 am - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm.

Location: Before and after school at Forest View Elementary School, 5601 156th St, Everett, WA 98208

The YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Come to work each day knowing that what you do has an impact on the lives of the people in your community. At the Y, we invite you to develop your skills, realize your leadership potential, and discover a position that is truly much more than a job. Plus, there is always room to grow at the Y!

What you will do at the Y:
As the Site Coordinator of a Year Round School Age Care Program you will lead and develop our before and after school and day camp staff. This position will serve on an engaging and dynamic team, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum are provided to the participants. You will oversee the planning and implementation of a safe and quality child care program providing day-to-day support and overall management of the program site. You will be an important part of helping maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community.

This position is a regular year round position that works within our before and after school programs during the school year and within one of our summer camps during the summer. In the supervisor role you will oversee and work alongside your staff team during the before and after school program hours.

This is an in-person, Full-Time role. Shifts are a combination of AM programming (6:30am to start of school) and afternoon programming (end of the school day to 6:30pm M-F). Administrative hours are provided. The position is based out of one location, but you will be asked to support and/or substitute at nearby sites when needed. Hours and shifts are determined by the school schedules, Site Coordinators will be expected to work 35-40 hours in a combination of admin and in ratio hours.

Position Summary:
Directs the operations of the child care program in assigned location(s). Create a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

What you'll get from working at The Y:

FREE family YMCA membership
Education Advance: Up to $2,000 per year*
FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
50% off ECE child care for Full-Time staff (and their dependents).
100% off specific programs and services for Full-Time staff (and their dependents) that include:

School Age Child Care, licensed Discovery Camp, Day Camps, 1 session of Overnight Camp, Family Camps, group swim lessons, youth sports, & youth leadership programs

Competitive benefits package for Full-Time staff.
Two medical plans to choose from: One is FREE for employee.
Dental plan is FREE for employee.
Life and long term disability with medical and dental insurance begin on the first of the month after start date.
2 weeks paid time off accrued per year to start (accrual increases with years of service) and 8 paid holidays for full-time staff.
Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
FREE Employee Assistance Program.
Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!
Opportunity to grow: When you work at the Y, you will be encouraged to try new things and grow your career. We have a solid reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

*Eligibility requirements apply

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains required child/staff ratio. Provides direct, active supervision to a group of children.
Coordinate with the program director to develop, prepare, and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities within the YMCA of Snohomish County and DCYF guidelines. Is responsible for the quality and completion of all program plans, including lesson, behavior and event plans.
Ensure compliance with state and local regulations in addition to YMCA standards and procedures.
Train, evaluate and supervise assigned staff and volunteers, including ensuring required are completed.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and effective communication with YMCA staff, families, school personnel, community partners and stakeholders.
Provide families appropriate feedback and information as needed for their child to be a successful.
Maintain materials, equipment, and program facility.
If 21 years or older, transport children to/from School-Age program location in YMCA mini-bus, when applicable. Drive safely according to all YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
Maintain required program records.
Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum age 18, 21 preferred
Two or more years working in licensed School-Age Care program, with children in a developmentally appropriate group setting. Preferred, YMCA experience.
Meet educational and experience qualifications established by DCYF (Dept of Children, Youth and Families

Have a high school diploma or equivalent;
Complete thirty college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent;

OR

Have completed at least twelve college credits in any one hundred-level or above college coursework or equivalent AND complete an additional eighteen college credits in any one hundred-level or above coursework or equivalent within five years of employment

Provide document of all certification and training requirements established by DCYF, including position prerequisites, current negative TB test, fully vaccinated for MMR/other required vaccinations, and portable background check
Plan, organize, and implement high quality developmentally appropriate programming
Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities
Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:
Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y's values
Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives
Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition
Cultivates relationships to support fundraising

Collaboration:

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives
Builds relationships to create small communities
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict
Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions
Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities
Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team
Effectively creates and manages budgets
Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights
Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change
Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance
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

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