Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

The OST Site Leader is responsible for planning, promoting and providing leadership for an evaluating the OST program during the school year and Philadelphia Youth Network during the summer; maintaining program quality in accordance with DPW, DHS OST guidelines and YMCA policies.

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).

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• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc

What is needed for this job:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
• At least 2 years experience working with children/teens.
• A minimum of 6 hours of child development training per year as defined by DPW/DHS.
• Clear Physical (every year) Clear TB screening (every other year).
• Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

•  Plan, supervise, and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of OST & YMCA, ensuring the well-being and safety of the children and staff at all times.
• Maintain operation of the program consistent with DPW, DHS regulations and prepare the program for OST & DHS inspections.
• Update & submit paperwork to CitySpan.  Make sure all student & staff files are current.
• Coordinate, plan, and implement daily / monthly activities with the site coordinators, adapting the program whenever possible to the individualized needs of the children.
• Submit weekly & monthly lesson plans & curriculums, weekly and specialized reports, and supply requests to the Program Liaision.
• Supervise all staff assigned to the site. Arrange coverage to meet required ratios. Provide written evaluations quarterly either written or observation in accordance with YMCA policy.
• Prepare attendance records and time sheets for each staff person.
• Compile daily enrollment and attendance statistics for each child in the program.
• Organize and update children’s files while protecting the confidentiality of this information.
• Document parent conferences, discipline problems, and staff concerns. Bring serious concerns to the attention of the Program Director.
• Interact directly with all the children in the program.
• Ensure that proper care is taken of all equipment and that the site location is kept clean and well-ordered.
• Prepare and distribute written communication with the parents (monthly newsletters for example) and assist in public relations events sponsored by the YMCA administration.
• Meet with the Regional Director/Executive Leader weekly to review general operations of the program. Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in training programs, conferences, and take advantage of opportunities for professional  growth.
• Assist the Regional Director with other duties required to provide quality care at the assigned site.
• The effectiveness of the OST Site Director shall be measured by:
  • The level of satisfaction of parents and children.
  • The degree to which the program maintains a high standard for quality, organization, and professionalism as measured by the Program Director’s evaluation
  • The degree to which enrollment levels are maintained.
  • Your maintenance of all CitySpan requirements (attendance, lesson plans, etc.)
  • The extent to which the YMCA philosophy is exemplified in the program’s operation.
• Coordinate and maintain all records in accordance to the OST program within your site.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team

• Opportunities to learn & grow

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

After reading this, if you're thinking this is great- we want to meet you!

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The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.