Site Leader - Child Care Summer Camp | Colby Park

Overview

Site Leader - Child Care Summer Camp | Colby Park (Biotech)

There's nothing like working at the Y! There's nothing like summer at the Y! We're here to make kids feel welcome, try new things and make new friends. We help kids grow and show them all they can accomplish when they believe in themselves. Week long. Summer long. Life long. Y Summer Camp is about FRIENDSHIPS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND BELONGING. And about making this...theBEST

SUMMER EVER!

JOB LOCATION:

Colby Park

HOURS/DAYS

SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday during program hours of 6:30a-6:00p

PAY RANGE: $16.75-$18.00/hour

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
February 27, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• POSITION SUMMARY:
  
  The Child Care Site Leader is responsible for creating and leading a culture and environment that supports our program objectives of Belonging, Achievement and Relationships, supervising and engaging program participants and staff, organizing and managing program activities, and establishing positive relationships with participants, guardians, and staff members.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  
  Manage assigned program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable YMCA policies and procedures, including Operating Standards and Emergency Procedures, and continually strive to attain the highest possible level of quality.
• Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for all participants and staff.
• Maintain the Y-Voice in all that you say, do, and think in regards to your program — Welcoming, Nurturing, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine.
• Plan, manage, and lead activities that create a relaxed environment with structure for desired outcomes.
• Supervise staffing coverage of program areas and communicate coverage issues with staff and Child Care Leadership.
• Provide versatile coverage across the organization to uphold operational standards and guarantee a seamless, high-quality experience for all participants.
• Lead, supervise, and train staff, along with providing staff with feedback and leading team meetings.
• Ensure the daily plan, staff, supplies & materials, schedules, and etc. are in place at the beginning of each day; engage staff and participants in planning of activities.
• Establish positive relationships with staff, participants, guardians, including understanding participants' specific needs.
• Follow all YMCA of Greater Des Moines policies, procedures, operating standards, and emergency procedures.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and events assigned by the supervisor, including summer program training prior to the first week of summer programming. Stay in compliance with all required trainings, certifications, and child care licensing regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.