Job Description

Job Location: YMCA School-Age Child Care - Louisville, KY 40217
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Before and After School Child CareAs the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.
As a key member of the Child Enrichment Program (CEP) leadership team, the Site Director is responsible for leading a staff of 6-10 , interacting with parents, providing direct care of 60 children, writing curriculum and activity planning, and promoting positive member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Stands and greets parents and children by name.
- Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.
- Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants, staff, supervisor, and partnering agencies.
- Writing lesson plans, and implementing activities consistent with the weekly themes.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules, and ensures staff team does as well.
- Record keeping including records of children enrolled, staff and attendance.
- Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.
- Provides supervision of Group Leaders including coaching and evaluations.
- Possess a willingness to work with youth and staff while having FUN.
- Supports the Annual Giving Campaign.
- Able to be a role model for children, and staff in our programs.
- A leader that possesses initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Maintains all Childcare Licensing requirements, as well as the STARS/ALL STARS Initiative.
- Deadlines are met on a regular basis including weekly files, incident/accident reports, PNC, registrations, 3C’s contracts.

QualificationsPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age of 21.
- Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
- People centered, service oriented.
- Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a staff team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Previous child care or group work experience is expected.
- Must possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent.
- Negative TB Test (every two years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
- Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time.
- Exposure to outdoor elements for major portions of the day.
- Noise level- High
- Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations.
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.