The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is currently seeking a new Licensed Program Coordinator for our School Age Education Department.
Job Description
Under the leadership of the School Age Education and Summer Wrap/Day Camp Director, Directors, and in accordance with Association policies, the Licensed Program Coordinator (LPC)/Summer Leadership or Counselor will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the School Age sites and Day Camp location including but not limited to: supervision, safety, program management and curriculum, administrative compliance, adherence to state licensing compliance, YMCA Standards including YUSA HEPA standards, and YoungStar Standards compliance. Licensed Program Coordinator/Unit Director serves as a leader to group leaders, counselors and program participants, supports staff in the planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum and program activities, engages families in their child’s growth and development and engagement within the center, provides exceptional customer service and acts as a liaison to all school personnel.
Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age with documentation of high school diploma/equivalent
- 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in an organized children’s program
- Preferred candidate: bachelor’s degree in education, outdoor education, recreation, social work, or child development, or other related field OR minimum of 80 hours of Early Childhood classes with documentation or completed at least 6 credits in elementary education, child guidance or child development (Registry Level meets job requirement)
- Willing to obtain and maintain or currently possess: CPR PRO/First Aid/ Shaken Baby Certifications
- Must have a current driver's license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude while building relationships with children, staff, parents, and school community members
- Ensure that the care of the participants is a key priority through direct supervision of the programs and support of staff in the absence of the Director
- Assist the director in the overall development of the School Age Education and Day Camp Programs
- Create, distribute, and maintain accurate records and reports in compliance with state licensing and program requirements, such as sign-in check-out sheets, lesson plans, child enrollment and progress reports, attendance sheets, newsletters, etc.
- Lead and participate in program at least 20 plus hours dependent on staffing needs and evaluate lesson planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that engage children and demonstrate the YMCA core values and healthy living practices
- Maintain communication with staff as it relates to program needs: ordering and transportation of snack, supplies and equipment
- Understand and follow all Youngstar, DCF standards, and YMCA policies/manuals, etc.
- Attend and assist in planning and leading staff meetings, training sessions, other required meetings and evaluation of staff members
- Possess working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; clearly and effectively communicate to parents, principals and program participants; promote other YMCA programs
- Be committed to the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention efforts as a mandatory reporter
- All other duties as assigned