Middle School Initiative Site Director - Fountain Valley

Job Details

Job Location:

Fountain, CO 80817

Position Type:
Part Time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Middle School Initiative Site Director will administer, organize, and implement Programming for Kids aged 11-18. You will provide leadership and supervision of Middle School initiative programming. As the Middle School Initiative Site Director, you will oversee administrative responsibilities and daily operations.

Each day you have the opportunity to create a wholesome environment where teens will be able to develop physically, socially, and emotionally.

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.

I will support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor

The YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to the state and federal law.

• Complete Hazardous Communications, Harassment Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training and attend Living Our Cause/Engaging our members at time of hire
• Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year
• Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
• Blood-borne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
• Maintain State licensing and YMCA Association Standards and Minimum Guidelines.

• Supervise Middle School Initiative site.
• Be available to substitute and travel throughout the region we serve.
• Mentor & coach other site supervisors and counselors within region on YMCA Association standards, state licensing requirements, and other job related requirements.
• Develop and facilitate trainings for Youth Development staff on behavior management, expectations, SOP’s, and other areas of professional development.
• Complete supply procurement & purchase orders as needed.
• Assist in creating staff schedules for programs listed above.
• Supervise and evaluate site supervisors, counselors, aides, and volunteers if applicable.
• Demonstrate fiscal accountability by following assigned budget guidelines.
• Design and implement curriculum that focuses on social, emotional and cognitive development by using the YMCA teen guidelines
• Provide caregiving activities and approach
• Use a variety of different teaching techniques and methods.
• Develop programs and location set up that will provide a safe and nurturing, yet fun environment for youth and staff.
• Evaluate youth’s engagement and performance, report on every child’s progress, ensuring every child is improving.
• Develop and maintain timely communication with parents.
• Identify behavioral problems and provide positive…