Site Director

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Through managing staff, implementing age-appropriate activities, and positively interacting with children, parents, and families, the Site Director will model and promote the four core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. By providing these services, the Site Director is committed and obligated to practice confidentiality and to always protect personal and health information.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage and implement the YMCA childcare program location in accordance with YMCA guidelines, policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
2. Strategically finds ways to improve overall performance to plan by managing the budget of the camp ensuring performance to plan is on target for the month/quarter/annual plan.
3. Oversee recruitment, selection, and supervision of staff at assigned location. Conduct regular staff training and meetings to develop high-functioning team members.
4. Maintain guidelines and planning to be implemented by personnel with approval/recommendations of Youth Services Director. Helps plan, organize, and implement school-age programs to ensure highest quality possible.
5. Manages vehicle fleet and drivers assigned to your location including programming times of vehicles, cleanliness of vehicle, bus driver supervision and management, as well as ensuring its roadworthiness by working with the Maintenance Director for preventative maintenance services and repairs.
6. Responds timely to parent concerns, including parent meetings when deemed necessary.
7. Meet with associated school district personnel at least quarterly and maintain open lines of communication and partnerships.
8. Keep all licenses/certifications up-to-date as related to program including MDSH’s “Director” requirements.
9. Manage all equipment and supplies associated with the program, maintain clean facility/building and grounds and report any deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
10. Maintains accurate records for roster and accounting purposes, ensures all accounts are accurate and up to date, manages certificate accounts and notifies supervisor of issues or concerns.
11. Implement YMCA School Age Curriculum and YMCA Summer Day Camp Curriculum in program.
12. Market program through various means, including community events, school events, PTO meetings, relationships with area businesses, and all other approved/related avenues.
13. Able to maintain accurate records, including attendance, staff files, USDA, and all other related program records.
14. Communicates timely with peers and supervisor to ensure that identified needs are being addressed with urgency.
15. Review and maintain YMCA Child Abuse Prevention standards and safety guidelines, including nonuse of cell phones during work shifts, no off-duty babysitting, and ensuring that children are appropriately supervised at all times. Report violations of these standards and guidelines to supervisor immediately.
16. Assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as they relate to program areas, including ADA accommodations where appropriate; ensure that YMCA program standards are met, and safety procedures followed.
17. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions; develop and maintain collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and community organizations (e.g., state child care licensing agency, school administration) to maximize program impact and drive overall outcomes; maintain regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
18. Ensure the safety and engagement of children at program location. Facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and group projects designed to nurture potential of youth. Serve as positive role model, demonstrate professional behavior, and understand positive youth development approaches to academic and social development of youth.
19. Organize or participate in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
20. Assist with childcare programs at other YMCA locations as requested. Completes and submits mileage reimbursement form for temporary assignment at other location to supervisor.
21. Obtain and maintain an appropriate CDL license to transport children to and from program activities or evacuation locations within the first 6 months of employment. Maintains CDL license and driving record that meets YMCA Insurance guidelines and requirements on an annual basis.
22. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Relationships: Builds authentic relationships to enhance individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

Decision Making: Integrates logic, intuition, and sound judgment to analyze information to identify greatest opportunities, make sound decisions and solve problems.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 21 years of age; Associate or higher degree in associated field; 2 years’ experience in a licensed daycare facility.
2. Current Infant/Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within 30 days and must remain current throughout employment.
3. Required trainings within 30 Days – Y-USA Online Trainings: The Y & Your New Employee Orientation, The Y’s Way to Service & Engagement, Orientation to Healthy Living, Introduction to The Y’s Cause and Culture, Foundations of Listen First, Orientation To Diversity, Inclusion & Global; Registration required within first 30 days for MSDH Trainings: Health & Safety Regulation, Playground Regulation, Camp Regulation, Directors Orientation, Childcare Regulations I & II and must complete within the first 90 days (or at earliest available training offering through MSDH).
4. Must obtain a minimum of 15 hours of Continuing Education Units as required by the Mississippi Department of Health on a yearly basis.
5. Ability to create and work in a Christian environment so that each camper has the opportunity for spiritual growth; further the Mission and Values of the YMCA (Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• 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.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.