Afterschool Coordinator (Prospect Park YMCA)

Summary

The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator who will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y Afterschool program, including fee-based/funded programs, and ensuring the Y Afterschool programming is aligned and supportive of the broader school’s academic goals and Common Core standards. The Afterschool Coordinator will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic/personal growth. Specifically, the Afterschool Coordinator will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities and staff, managing the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs, and maintaining accurate program documentation (incident reports, behavior reports, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements).

Y Afterschool programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and during public-school breaks.
 

Qualifications

• College degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth.
• Current CPR/First Aid/RTE preferred.
  General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. 
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Duties

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Y Afterschool and Y Core programs.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (participant files, staff files, YMCA, DYCD, YouthServices.net, and OCS—21CCLC data entry, incident reports, behavior reports, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and licensing requirements).
• Plan, create, and ensure the implementation of weekly lesson plans.
• Observe and assess the individual needs of children and handle student-related issues.
• Support parents/guardians in finding referrals to proper agencies for evaluations and remediation of children with special needs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Monitor and update all required staff training attendance and certifications.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are available and kept safe.
• Fiscal contract management.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants. 
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Y Afterschool Program to participants and caregivers.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.