Y Kids Supervisor: Harris YMCA

Under the direction of the Y Kids Director and in accordance with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Y Kids Supervisor is responsible for the welfare, safety, and satisfaction of members and participants in our child watch area.

• Assist in development, implementation and evaluation of all child watch activities.
• Monitor parent/child feedback.
• Assist Child Development Director with rostering personnel and volunteers for given shift.
• Attend weekly/monthly meetings with ECD Director
• Develop monthly themed curriculum.
• Ensure that assigned area has adequate staff at all times when Child watch coordinator is absent
• Ensure safe and healthy child watch environment.
• Attend required meetings and trainings as are assigned by Child Development Director.
• Assist in maintaining facility cleanliness standards by compiling a supply list for housekeeping and craft needs.
• Provide superior customer service to members and their children by assisting with problem solving and conflict situations.
• Assist in the leadership of the Annual Community Outreach Campaign.
• Assist in the coordination of special staff, member, and volunteer events.
• Administer quality tool procedures (Quality Standards and Developmentally appropriate practices).
• Participate in branch management functions and planning.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and 1-2 years prior experience working with children
• Current CPR/First Aid and Blood borne certifications.
• Knowledge of YMCA programs, philosophies and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with members/children/staff
• Excellent organizational skills and presentation skills to aide in planning in the child watch area.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, initiative and independent thinking
• Ability to work for a minimum of 24 hours per week for PM Shift. or
• Ability to work for a minimum of 31 hours per week for AM Shift.
• Ability to work in supervisory role and resolve conflict situations.
• Ability to work as a team member

Physical Requirements:

• Walking
• Sitting
• Pushing (30 lbs)
• Crouching
• Stooping
• Pulling (30 lbs)
• Kneeling
• Standing
• Lifting (50 lbs)

Effect on End Result:

• Financial growth and stability for branch.
• The safety of all children within the assigned area.
• Program growth and community awareness of quality programming.
• High morale of staff and program participants.
• Retention of staff and members in assigned area.
• Program evaluations that meet the branch and department quality standards.

We understand and mutually accept the above description and supplement represents our agreement as to the job to be performed.