At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
- Assist with supervising, planning, organizing, and implementing a structured program that supports activities for elementary school-age children.
- Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
- Provide leadership to Site Director, counselors, and students within the programs with guidance from Youth Development Director.
- Ensure that all program decisions are guided by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta program standards.
- Ensure counselors and students have all supplies, curriculum and equipment needed for program activities.
- Assist with scheduling and management of staffing at each site.
- Coordinate academic activities and communication with YMCA.
- Stay updated on current issues regarding programs.
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Coordinate and ensure all program components are implemented and meet compliance of SAIL Grant.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
- Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
- Adhere to the YMCA Keeping Kids Safe Policy.
- Must have a High School Diploma
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- 2+ years prior experience working with school-age children in a group setting
- Have evidence of current successful completion training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
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