Northwest YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America •
Benbrook YMCA, Benbrook, Texas, United States of America •
Northpark YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America •
Downtown YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America •
Ryan YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
Job Description
Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application
The After-School Site Director is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the YMCA after school program site. This includes ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of all program participants, managing staff, and maintaining positive relationships with parents, school staff, and the community. The Site Director will create a positive, engaging, and enriching environment for children in line with the YMCA’s mission and values. Y Afterschool programs are provided at sites throughout the Eagle Mountain, Azle, White Settlement, and selected Fort Worth ISD locations.
Site Director Requirements:
- Must qualify for state license. (this link will provide more detailed information regarding the license) http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Child_Care_Standards_and_Regulations/default.asp
- Minimum age: 21 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
- At least 1-year previous experience as a member of an afterschool program or other recognized facility with a Bachelor degree OR 2 years of full-time experience working in licensed childcare with at least 70 credit hours of training in child or youth development, recreational leadership or management without a Bachelor degree.
- A minimum of 6 months in a related supervisory role.
- Must complete First Aid, CPR, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days and any other training deemed necessary by supervisor.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry for a distance of at least 40 yards.
- Must have auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's ongoing activity as appropriate
- Maintain a good relationship with the local YMCA personnel to ensure our community connection to that branch.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Serve as first contact for Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Licensing Representative for visits, inspections, as well as follow-up with requested information.
- Report any staff or child accident/incidents or suspected child abuse injury to the Site Director as soon as possible. Will fill out appropriate report, make necessary phone calls, and follow all emergency procedures.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, training, and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Program Director.
An ideal candidate for this role will possess:
- Desire and ability to work with site staff and children.
- Ability to lead and supervise peers as well as participants in group activities, especially leading recreational activities.
- Basic appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance.
- Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and staff.
- Imagination, a sense of humor, patience, conviction, sincerity, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, adaptability, willingness to learn, integrity, and ingenuity .
- Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures for fire, chemical spill, tornado, etc., and is capable of implementing such procedures
Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Typical day for this role:
Once at the site you will work closely with the site staff, the School contact (Principal, Vice Principal or other) and the parents. You will operate the afterschool program, following Texas Health and Human Services standards & YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth policies, procedures and Operational Promises. You will manage activity scheduling, weekly lesson plan creation, enrichment activity and Homework/CATCH time implementation. In addition to supervision of the after-school counselors and participants, you will also maintain, inventory and request supplies needed for your program. Every day you will ensure that program set-up and clean-ups are done correctly and neatly in order to meet school contracted guidelines.
The main objective for this role is to provide a safe environment and manage the well-being of each child and staff person at your site.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up everyday. We are cause-driven. We don't just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader, you are expected to be:
- Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
- Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
- Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view or future outcomes.
- Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
- Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
MISSION To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
AREAS OF IMPACT: The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:
- Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
- Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
- Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y .
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.
Northwest YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America,
Benbrook YMCA, Benbrook, Texas, United States of America,
Northpark YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America,
Downtown YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America,
Ryan YMCA, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
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