Program Site Manager

The YMCA is hiring a Program Site Manager for the Community Schools Initiative program - join us and help lead our future to greatness!

As a Program Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring program quality including assisting in implementing curriculum, providing leadership and guidance to staff and overseeing the ordering and distribution of snacks, materials and all supplies needed to operate the program. You will also provide direct service, when necessary, to execute the program.

Pay starts at $43,888-$45,000 per year with full-time benefits and opportunities to grow within the organization!

Locations:

• Monarcas Academy - 5815 S Homan Ave., Chicago, IL 60629
• Roswell B Mason Elementary - 4217 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60623

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope and Responsibilities

• Implements program curriculum with school-aged program staff while ensuring the program follows DCFS and YMCA standards.
• Provides guidance to staff while onsite in adhering to program quality standards.
• Facilitates collaboration with and between program staff including assisting in planning and leading program staff meetings.
• Enhances parent/guardian/caregiver engagement and ensures that the program meets expectations for quality
• Collaborates with teachers, principals and other staff at local schools to align and execute program activities and ensure program success.
• Maintains and audits all program files according to DCFS and YMCA Standards.
• Assists in development and execution of special events and seasonal school-aged programs, such as Day Camp, for members and program participants.
• Participates in program marketing and retention activities.
• Fills in for other staff as needed.
• Hires, develops, motivates and retains a committed team passionate about the YMCA's mission and service to members.
• Completes all job related, supervisory and other trainings as required.

Minimum Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child that participates in the program
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Must have capacity to make decisions and communicate effectively with parents and children
• Must have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
  
  
  
  • 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university with 12 semester hours related to school age childcare, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields. In addition, 750 hours of professional experience in recreational program or licensed day care center serving school age children (K-5th) or a license exempt school age childcare program operated by a private or public school.
  • 6 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university related to school age childcare, child development, elementary education, physical education, recreation, camping or other related fields. In addition, 1560 hours of professional experience in recreational program or a licensed day care center serving school age children or a license exempt school age child care (K-5th) program operated by a private or public school.
  
  
  
  
• 1 to 3 years or more experience in youth and family programming providing high-quality experience to program participants, with at least 2 years supervisor or team leadership experience.
• Strategic thinking skills including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking results and making appropriate adjustments to plans based on circumstances and context.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Customer service orientation, with the ability to effectively communicate on a regular basis with internal customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with customers, team members and other stakeholders and constituents.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email; ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
• Based on funding requirements, must be willing to register with the Gateways Registry and complete all required online training for designated program area.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests 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
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required