About the Role
This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the Assistant SACC Director, the SACC Site Coordinator will plan, organize, and lead a comprehensive thematic-based enrichment program for children who attend licensed before and after school programs. The SACC Site Coordinator assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.
Responsibilities
- Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty.
- Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
- Plans, coordinates, organizes and leads all daily program activities.
- Provides leadership to staff, ensures adequate coverage for all activities.
- Observes and follows the School Age Child Care program guidelines as well as the regulations set by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
- Maintains records related to the program.
- Works additional on-site hours when there is a scheduled ½ day of school.
- Works a ½-day or full day shift when school is closed due to inclement weather or other unexpected reasons.
- Works during vacation camp on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the need.
- Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
- Acts as an ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
- Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
- Cleans and stores equipment per branch procedures.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.
- Possess leadership qualities that enable the candidate to successfully lead as well as work as a member of a team.
- Prior to assignment to initial position, the incumbent will complete an initial medical statement and tuberculin test providing satisfactory evidence that they are physically fit to provide child day care.
- Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will undergo fingerprint and background screening as mandated by the NYS OCFS.
- Within the first 30-days of employment, the incumbent will obtain clearance on the State Central Register (SCR) and Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCL).
- Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid.
- Must hold Medication Administration Certification (MAT) or successfully complete within the first 60-days of employment.
- Must complete a minimum of 30 hours of training every 2 years with the first fifteen hours being received within the first 6 months of employment as required by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.
Skills
- CPR
- First Aid
- Medication Administration Certification (MAT)
Location
- Westhill CSD
Work Type
- M-F 6:45 am - 9:15 am & 2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
- additional meetings outside of on-site hours
- part-time
- full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $17.50/hour
About the Company
- We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.
- 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.
- Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values.
- Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
- We are for ALL.
