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YMCA of Greater Boston · 7 hours ago

Assistant Site Director-Lyndon Schools

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$23/hr - $27/hr

YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development. The Assistant Site Director supports daily After School Operations, leading activities that promote learning and play while ensuring student safety and well-being.

Health CareWellness

Responsibilities

Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with students, parents, and other branch/school personnel at all times. Student safety is a top priority

Interprets the quality of YMCA values to students, parents, families and staff. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all students in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries

Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice

Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same

Communicates respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children

Assists staff during daily tasks to ensure quality programming

Manages daily attendance records for groups. Supports with absence calls and confirms group rosters

Supports with behavior guidance with students, coaches counselors in effective group management skills

Sets an example for group game facilitation and program quality

Assists in responsibility of attendance tracking in Boston After School & Beyond

Reports all accidents and unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and completes necessary documentation

Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur

Assists with planning and implementing of daily activities, special events and Family Night activities

Actively participates in all aspects of daily leadership schedule including openings, closings, and extended hours

Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself. Support with camper file management

Support groups in need

Attends all staff meetings and training sessions; assists in facilitation. Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their day to day interactions and work with students and staff

Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that students treat all equipment, supplies, and program property responsibly

Abides by the established YMCA/EEC/school policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt

Qualification

First Aid certificationCPR certificationChildrenCultural sensitivityTeam collaborationEffective communicationLeadership skills

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children

Must have high school diploma or equivalent; college degree or pursuing a college degree preferred

Experience working with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); understand the needs of children

Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills

Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team

Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, philosophy, and departmental goals

Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific program; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire

Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday a 6-8 hour shift, between 10am-6pm