School Age Child Care Site Coordinator

Reports To: School Age Child Care Director

Location: Syracuse Latin Elementary School, Syracuse, NY

Salary Range: $17.50/hour

FLSA: Full Time/Hourly

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 40 hour split shift

A Career with a Cause:

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the SACC Director, the SACC Site Coordinator will plan, organize, and lead a comprehensive thematic-based enrichment program for children who attend licensed before and after school programs. The SACC Site Coordinator assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies.

Salary and Benefits:

• $17.50/hour, Full-Time, Non-exempt
• YMCA Family Membership
• New York State Paid Sick Leave
• YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution after 2 years of 1,000+ hours: 12% (Employer Match-10%; Employee-2%).
• Option to enroll and contribute to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Account.
• Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)
• Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and 12 Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Works a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons.
• Works during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need.
• 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.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree in child development, elementary education, PE, or related field.

Experience: Two years direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.
• Possess leadership qualities that enable the candidate to successfully lead as well as work as a member of a team.

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Requirements:

• Complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence of physical fitness to provide child day care.

• Undergo fingerprint and background screening and obtain clearance on the State Central Register and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid.
• Must hold Medication Administration Certification (MAT) or complete within the first 60 days of employment.
• Complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years as required by NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury. All employees are required to follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.