School Age Director

School Age Director

Lincoln, RI 02865

Salary Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Youth Development, the Director of School Age Childcare has a primary impact in the overall success and effectiveness of the YMCA of Pawtucket's Before and After School goals and objectives.

The individual in this position is responsible for overall operation management of the branch based before and after school site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work in partnership with the Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Youth Development to create and implement an operational plan for out-of-school programming in services to the YMCA of Pawtucket's mission and vision.
• Create program goals, objectives, outcomes and evaluation instruments before the start of each school year.
• Oversee program evaluation and utilize evaluation findings in program development to ensure positive outcomes.
• Develop and direct high-quality youth engagement strategies and programs to retain and grow enrollment/participation including the creation of family activities to engage families and the community.
• Create and manage annual department operating budget in conjunction with the Senior Vice President of Development.
• Develop staff to reach their full potential as cause driven leaders through the use of the leadership competency model and individual staff development plans.
• Lead in a positive manner to help establish and grow relationships.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, school and district meetings and trainings as required.
• Support Site Coordinator in the daily functioning of programs as well as crucial decision making.
• Build quality relationships with partners, participants, and families.
• Respond to all communication and pertinent discussions in a timely manner.
• Complete all local, state and federal documentation as needed for various funding sources.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
• Demonstrate the Character Counts values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
• Oversee the professional development needs of staff and maintain current knowledge of the education and youth development fields.
• Complete annual evaluations with staff and submit to Human Resources.
• Assigned Manager on Duty shifts during the week and select weekends.
• Implement the Collections report and communicate with families of past due balances.
• Work a minimum of 2 morning and 3 afternoon shifts.
• Responsible for onsite day camp and specialty camps.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP

COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different 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.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal…