Y on the Fly After School Site Director
Stephens Family YMCA
This position is seasonal (Aug 2024- May 2025) If you wish to continue employment with the Y after the school year, you will need to apply with the desired department.
SUMMARY
Y on the Fly seeks to deliver programming experience directly to communities outside of the Y’s current branch and will allow the Y to serve more neighborhoods and more youth than ever before. Y on the Fly takes games and activities into the community for children and youth to enjoy.
The Y on the Fly Site Director is responsible for maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. The Site Director is responsible for the proper set up/clean-up of the Y on the Fly equipment. This person is also responsible for safely monitoring all Y on the Fly activities, Y on the Fly Leaders, and enforcing all rules and policies at all times. The Y on the Fly Site Director will exemplify the Stephens Family YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Site Director will interact appropriately with participants and families and be a good role model at all times.
KNOW - HOW
The Y on the Fly Site Director must be CPR/AED certified within 60 days of employment. Incumbents must be able to work with all ages of youth and their families at the site locations. The Y on the Fly Site Director must be able to respond to any situation in a professional and respectful manner. They must be able to do the various task of this job with little or no supervision from the Y on the Fly Program Coordinator.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- This is a very active job and that requires consistent walking and engagement with children.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel or crouch.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creating weekly activity schedules for participants.
- Responsible for Opening and closing procedures ( i.e. proper set up, clean-up and maintenance of the equipment)
- Responsible for properly supervising participants during programming hours to ensure all rules and policies are followed.
- Ensure YMCA program standards are met and all safety procedures are followed.
- Site Director is responsible for directly notifying the Program Coordinator immediately of any/all maintenance/safety issues as well as severe behavior issues.
- Responsible for keeping attendance records, making sure all participants have a participant packet on file.
- Informing the Program Coordinator on any supplies ( snack, craft etc,) needed.
EFFECT ON END RESULT
Under the successful supervision of the Y on the Fly Program Coordinator, the Y on the Fly program will create a positive and inclusive environment for youth in our community. The program will engage and impact more lives than ever before and set up the long-term growth and success of the Y in all areas of our community.