Salary: $18.35 – $24.52 Hourly

The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA is seeking a Site Coordinator who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including Holiday Camps. The Site Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth.

Y Afterschool programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and during public-school breaks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, staff files, YS.net data entry, incident reports, accident reports, behavior reports, attendance, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements).
• Plan, create, and ensure the implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Observe and assess the individual needs of children and handle student-related issues.
• Support parents/guardians in finding referrals to proper agencies for evaluations and remediation of children with special needs.
• Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.
• Fiscal contract management.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool program to participants and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
  

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.