KEY Program Coordinator, Latchkey/Before & After School I Childcare

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate the mission, vision and values of the Wichita YMCA
• Recruit and maintain enrollment of assigned sites through active program promotion and the development of relationships with schools, districts, partners and family in their assigned service delivery area
• Develop and manage staff in areas of responsibility
• Ensure all site maintain staff child ratio’s in accordance with KDHE regulation by providing substitute staff, moving staff from other programs, and/or filling in at sites as needed.
• Conduct weekly site visits and site inspections at assigned sites to ensure regulatory compliance and program quality
• Provide regular written and verbal feedback to Site Directors related to job performance and address areas were improvement as needed
• Provide coaching and direction to staff in regards to the management of child behaviors, communicating behavior with families, and support staff to develop and implement behavior plans as needed
• Provide on-going leadership, professional guidance and development to staff
• Coordinate communications, timely completion, and accuracy of all Human Resource and accounting documents
• Coordinate the purchase and delivery of program supplies, equipment, and resources
• Attend and participate in all department, branch, and citywide meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Be an active leader in the Strong Community Campaign, overall support of the Child Care Branch and the Greater Wichita YMCA’s mission and vision
• Implement and follow the Association policies in regards to crisis communication, emergency response, documentation and reporting of all incidents/accidents
• All other duties as assigned

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

The achievement of Association and Branch goals and objectives with high levels of participation, satisfaction and retention of participants and employees.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 21
• High school diploma/GED required, some college preferred
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Latchkey Site Director or Camp Director and/or relevant work with school age children
• Experience supervising adults and/or volunteers
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification or acquire within 30 days of hire
• Must attend NEO within 30 days of hire

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory and verbal ability to communicate effectively
• High levels of alertness, concentration and initiative
• Position requires standing, walking, stooping, and bending in addition to withstanding periods of active routines outside
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to facilitate conflict resolution and problem solve for youth and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively to administrators, KDHE, staff team, parents and youth
• Commitment to YMCA mission, vision and values
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff of all levels
• Ability to interpret, implement and enforce all KDHE and CACFP regulations and all Child Care Branch program policies
• Create and maintain an atmosphere that values diversity and inclusion