YMCA & MRC of McPherson Kansas

Job Description

Job Title: Child Care Coordinator FLSA Status: Part Time

Incumbent: Revision Date: September 30, 2016

Reports to: Child Care Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in implementing high quality Y-KIDS Child Care Programs and MRC Arts & Leisure Programs. Schedules and help organize for Toddler Time in a manner that new and existing members feel supported in and are making progress towards their goals while developing a sense of connection both with the YMCA cause and other members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

1. Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

2. Recruits, assists in supervising and help monitor trainings for the Child Care instructors and MRC programming.

3. Leads the Child Care instructors by supervising and performing the following duties:

a. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.

b. Ensures that every staff member has the goal of welcoming new participants and fostering a sense of community within child care sites.

c. Help ensure Y-KIDS staff is current in First Aid, CPR-Pro certifications and Child Care Continuing Education hours.

d. Responsible for Y-KIDS staff schedules, assist in meetings and communication.

4. Manages the Y-KIDS schedule so that needs are met, numbers are appropriate and labor costs are within established guidelines.

5. Assist Director in marketing programs.

6. Maintains written records on individual children for all requirements in Y-KIDS.

7. Assist in implementing structure in Y-KIDS Program.

8. Assist in helping collect Y-KIDS Supply Needs

9. Assist when Program Director is not available in:

a. Overseeing and scheduling Y-KIDS campus sites staff

b. Following up on Y-KIDS payments

c. Overseeing staff payroll

10. Any other duties assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 2 years experience working within a child care/ educational environment.

2. Required certifications include First Aid and CPR.

3. High degree of organizational and management skills and must have the ability to lead and motivate staff.

4. Possess the ability to positively interact with members and class participants and be knowledgeable in the areas of membership procedures and YMCA program standards.

5. Passionate belief in the YMCA’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

6. Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions (exposure to outside weather is frequent if working at an outdoor pool). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.