Youth Program Coordinator
Company: Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA IN
Location: Ocean Springs
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Description:POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction and supervision
of the Membership Director, the coordinator will be responsible for
planning, developing and implementing all program activities in the
Child Watch program. The coordinator guides the development of
children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment. All
employees must reflect the YMCA of York and York County core values
of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when carrying out
their job functions.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:
- Administers the day to day operations of the Child Watch
program, meeting all applicable state regulations and YMCA of York
policies
- Provides careful, attentive supervision, and is alert at all
times
- Manages the program resources responsibly
- Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration,
promotes positive play, and welcomes children
- Hire, train, evaluate, supervise and dismiss Child Watch staff
in conjunction with Branch Executive Director and Membership
Director
- Establishes and maintains Child Watch schedule.
- Practices basic safety and health policies; guides children in
eating habits, clean-up routines, bathroom habits and general
development.
- Completes required documentation (i.e. accident reports, new
hire packets, volunteer and donation reports, etc).
- Maintains attendance sign in/out records.
- Practices infection control procedures and proper hand
washing.
- Upholds the association's child protection policies, and child
abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures.
- Maintains a positive attitude toward children and their
families.
- Maintains confidentiality and treats all families with dignity
and respect.
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Communication & Influence
- Engaging Community
- Inclusion
- Emotional MaturityQUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- A high school diploma or general educational development
certificate preferred
- 1-3 years of working with children
- At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
- Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and
FBI Fingerprint clearance
- Must have or obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First
Aid
- Must have or obtain mandated reporter trainingWORK 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.
- A caregiver must be in good physical and mental health and have
a genuine interest in children and their development.
- The following are physical demands that are essential to this
position: Climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, digital dexterity,
balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive
motion, stooping, crawling, walking, lifting, talking and
hearing.
- Considered a light work position requiring exerting up to 30
pounds of force occasionally.
- This is a part time position. Hours for this position are 3-8pm
and Saturday mornings 8am- 12pm
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Keywords: Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA IN, Biloxi , Youth Program Coordinator, Other , Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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