Middle School Initiative Site Director - Fountain Valley

OVERVIEW
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Middle School Initiative Site Director will administer, organize, and implement Programming for Kids aged 11-18. You will provide leadership and supervision of Middle School initiative programming. As the Middle School Initiative Site Director, you will oversee administrative responsibilities and daily operations. Each day you have the opportunity to create a wholesome environment where teens will be able to develop physically, socially, and emotionally.

OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
 

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
I will support the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor

The YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse. We will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to the state and federal law.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Complete Hazardous Communications, Harassment Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training and attend Living Our Cause/Engaging our members at time of hire
• Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every year
• Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
• Blood-borne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year
• Maintain State licensing and YMCA Association Standards and Minimum Guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise Middle School Initiative site.
• Be available to substitute and travel throughout the region we serve.
• Mentor & coach other site supervisors and counselors within region on YMCA Association standards, state licensing requirements, and other job related requirements.
• Develop and facilitate trainings for Youth Development staff on behavior management, expectations, SOP’s, and other areas of professional development.
• Complete supply procurement & purchase orders as needed.
• Assist in creating staff schedules for programs listed above.
• Supervise and evaluate site supervisors, counselors, aides, and volunteers if applicable.
• Demonstrate fiscal accountability by following assigned budget guidelines.
• Design and implement curriculum that focuses on social, emotional and cognitive development by using the YMCA teen guidelines
• Provide caregiving activities and approach
• Use a variety of different teaching techniques and methods.
• Develop programs and location set up that will provide a safe and nurturing, yet fun environment for youth and staff.
• Evaluate youth’s engagement and performance, report on every child’s progress, ensuring every child is improving.
• Develop and maintain timely communication with parents.
• Identify behavioral problems and provide positive discipline that is age appropriate and maintains respect for the child.
• Collaborate with other colleagues.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Attend professional opportunities provided.
• Maintain State licensing and YMCA Association Standards and Minimum Guidelines.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Engaging Community

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to visually observe children and intervene when the safety of a participant could be compromised.
• Ability to physically move with participants through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor program settings and activities including but not limited to gym activities, arts and crafts.
• Ability to use a computer to create curriculum calendar, newsletters, etc.
• Ability to make sound judgments, interact with parents and problem solve.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years of age or older
• Verifiable*education or training in work with school-age children.
• Completed at least 1 of the following qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • An associate's degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university and 3 months/(455 hours) of experience in the care or supervision of 4 or more children over the age of 4 years old and unrelated to the individual. OR
  • 21 months/(3,185 hours) of experience in the care and supervision of 4 or more children over that age of 4 years old who are not related to the individual and 1 of the following qualifications:
    • Completion of 6 semester hours, from an accredited college or university OR
    • Completion of 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first 9 months in position. (If this is required, we will work with you to complete this requirement)
  • Three year (5640 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part time, paid of volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications:
    • Complete six semester hours, or nine quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university; OR
    • 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment.
  • A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 or higher in version 3.0 as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
• Additional teaching and/or educational license/certificate is a big advantage
• In-depth knowledge of child development
• Must enjoy working with children
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Attention to detail
• Great amount of patience and flexibility
• Experience in the supervision of other employees

*Verifiable and satisfactory experience includes experience in the care and supervision of four or more children from the ages of four (4)-eighteen (18) years old, unrelated to the individual, since attaining the age of eighteen (18). Babysitting, coaching, tutoring, and lifeguarding do not count toward experience for this qualification.

• Must be able to effectively manage teen behaviors and communication in accordance with YMCA values while focusing on development
• Must have good communication skills, exhibits energy, and enthusiasm and positively interacts with teens and guardians
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Attention to detail
• Great amount of patience and flexibility