Associate Director of School Age Childcare

Associate Director of School Age Childcare

South Mountain YMCA, 13 JEFFERSON AVE, MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey, United States of America

Req #1734

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

We are an all - inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, candidate to join our team.

SALARY: $60,000 - $65,000/annual

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director of Youth Development, the Associate Director of School Age Child Care is responsible for the daily operation of School Age Child Care, Teen Programming, and a Summer Day Camp. Major components include supervision and support of the School Age Child Care management team, implementation of curriculum and activities, ongoing parent communication and relationship-building, fiscal management, expansion of the Teen Department, and camp operations related to the designated day camp.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist and support the Director of Youth Development in developing, implementing, and managing the operating plan to promote programs and grow participation within all School Age Child Care programs and offsite locations, ensuring a safe, educational, social, and nurturing environment, and overseeing daily operations.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the assigned day camp

Collaborate with the Director of Youth Development to foster a culture of cause-driven work, leadership, and innovative programming.

Build and enhance relationships with school district leadership, relevant community partners, groups, and key stakeholders to further the impact and mission of the YMCA's work, positioning the YMCA as a key community partner. Maintain effective working relationships with community partners, including school administrators, community-based organizations, town officials, and other cultural entities to enhance programming and visibility.

Lead and administer the Teen Department at the South Mountain YMCA, focusing on growth, new programming, and community collaborations.

Provide strategic influence in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training assigned staff and volunteers for School Age Child Care and Summer Day Camp. Review and evaluate the performance of lead staff and conduct regular leadership staff meetings and trainings.

Support staff in managing licensing requirements, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations, and maintaining program standards and safety procedures.

Provide oversight and support to staff in developing and managing department budgets related to the position.

Lead staff in exercising sound judgment in resolving issues with parents, school teachers, and administrators, consulting with the leadership, and supporting administrative departments when necessary.

Develop improvement plans as needed, ensuring high-quality, member-focused programs through innovative program development and ongoing staff development.

Conduct regular site observations to ensure program quality and safety standards are met. Provide reports to lead program directors and staff, including current state, identification of issues and trends, and work with the team to analyze trends based on surveys of parents, students, principals, and staff feedback.

Work with the branch leadership to create a philanthropic culture, raising awareness of the YMCA's non-profit status and designing a member phase campaign focused on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Facilitate communication and provide leadership, modeling relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.

Provide leadership and support to the Annual Support Campaign and other special events as assigned.

Support program directors in managing and maintaining data and reports as required for assigned programs, ensuring timely delivery.

Handle administrative duties, including but not limited to payroll, HR-related documents, accident reports, and budget management.

Actively lead and participate in summer camp preparation, programs, initiatives, and ACA Accreditation and compliance where necessary.

Perform other job-related duties as requested and necessary.

OTHER DUTIES:

Serve as a member of the Key Staff team which includes regular meeting attendance and participation at branch and Association-related special events.

Attend scheduled board or committee meetings as dictated by supervisor.

Participate in and support the Annual Campaign and play a leadership role in this campaign at the YMCA.

Participate in workshops and conferences that will enhance professional growth.

Maintain professional and courteous demeanor, and positive attitude when dealing with staff, parents or members.

Participate in required Branch and Association-wide activities and events.

As a member of the key staff, share responsibility for the administration of the success for the overall Branch performance and help maintain a positive image for the Wayne YMCA.

Demonstrate and model the YMCA's four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Exhibit personal and professional behavior in a manner consistent with the best interest of the Association, so as not to bring discredit to the Association.

Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

DIRECT REPORTS:

SACC Assistant Site Supervisor/Program Administration. Teen & Family/ Camp Supervisor.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

4. 5 Million

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
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