Job Details
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Operations Director or Executive Director, the Youth Development Supervisor assists in the leadership of child development, summer camp, and teen programming within the Family Center. The Youth Development Supervisor manages member/program participation and retention through the development and execution of youth / child development and camp programs to achieve strategic goals and provide outstanding customer service to all.
Job Responsibilities
- Implement youth/child development, seasonal and summer camps, teen, and parent/child enrichment programs that promote retention of existing members and engagement of new members.
- Direct staff to support youth/child development and summer camp program initiatives to achieve directed outcomes and retention goals.
- Ensure proper implementation of youth/child development and camp schedules and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member/staff connections. Collaborate and work effectively with all Family Center departments to achieve desired results.
- Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support effective management of the youth/child Development and camp programs. Utilize available technology, reporting tools and data that enhance youth development participation and member retention.
- Ensures that the program supplies are maintained and purchased as necessary through the purchase order request and approval process.
- May provide direct supervision to a group of children to support ratio needs.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
- Maintains required records according to YMCA standards, including attendance records, registration information, accident reports and discipline records.
- Create and implement youth / child development and camp programs with an effort to allow participants to continue along a succession plan from child development, camp and to teen programming participation.
- Increase program participation through product knowledge and interactions with existing and potential members. Collaborate with department leads to maximize enrollments in program registrations.
- Plan and execute youth/child development and camp events at the Family Center. Promote the Family Center and the YMCA of Central Florida's special events among the members and community.
- Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level for the department. Supervise department staff. Assists in leading trainings and career succession plan for staff team and reduce turnover.
- Provide leadership through established performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, and staff meetings.
- Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the family center and its programs.
- Monitor daily program operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA of Central Florida health and safety standards and policies. Ensure all staff are current with required certifications.
- All other duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- 21 years of age or older
- Associate's degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree a plus in the area of education, recreation management, physical education or related field of study preferred.
- Three years or more of progressively responsible experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, etc. preferred experience in a camp or school age setting.
- Experience planning and implementing group activities.
- One year or more of supervisory or team leadership experience required.
- Ability to model and demonstrate the Y core values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Faith.
- Prefer knowledge of, and experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.) Ability to speak another language in addition to English may be helpful.
- YMCA youth development, camp, operations or related industry experience required.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations of each program offered to members and program participants.
- Microsoft Office proficiency required; Salesforce CRM or Playerspace experience a plus.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
- Must be willing to regularly work flexible hours, including weekends and some holidays.
- Must be willing to travel within Central Florida. Must have valid Florida driver license.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and professionally with diverse populations and all levels of management, employees, volunteers and members.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Must exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
- Demonstrated responsibility, dependability, honesty and maturity.
Disclaimers- Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal, DCF, and employment verification.
- All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
- This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.