School Age Services - Site Director; PT - Jackson​/Somerville, TN

Overview

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - SITE DIRECTOR (PART-TIME) - Jackson/Somerville, TN

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & Mid-South, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Regional and/or Area Coordinator, the part-time Site Director is responsible for planning and implementing all activities and executing daily lesson plans for a School Age Before and After School site according to DHS and YMCA policies and procedures.

The Site Director will supervise site staff and their activities, provide a School Age program that ensures participants’ safety at all times and fosters children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, adheres to YMCA program guidelines and DHS standards, and maintains positive relationships with YMCA staff, school staff, and School Age participants.

• Model the YMCA core values:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Oversee the operation of a small to medium before/after school site (serving an average of 20-99 students), additionally supporting seasonal camp sites
• Maintain all state and local policies and procedures; adhere to state licensing standards; conduct a licensing inspection at the site
• Implement a daily curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines and direct staff and children in the daily activities outlines; maintain weekly lesson plans, calendars, and daily record keeping including rosters
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities outlined by the Area Coordinator either inside or outside program areas and during transition times
• Set up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashion
• Supervise staff including schedules, staff coverage, assist in training and developing group leaders
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staff
• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with the school community to include principals, assistant principals, teachers, and support staff
• Develop and maintain communication with parents that meet DHS requirements; attend and/or conduct parent conferences
• Develop, implement, and participate on a parent advisory board a minimum of twice a year
• Maintain DHS child care licensing individual files for staff and children and to ensure that they are current and complete according to SOPs
• Support the communication and collection of balances owed in conjunction with the child care billing services department
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site and purchase and maintain snacks
• Participate in YMCA volunteer programs and the Annual Support Campaign
• Carry out special projects and perform office duties as assigned by program staff

• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and…