POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 21
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered, service oriented.
• Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a staff team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous child care or group work experience is expected.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or an equivalent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Stands and greets parents and children by name.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages children in learning activities.
• Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants, staff, supervisor, and partnering agencies.
• Writing lesson plans, and implementing activities consistent with the weekly themes.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules, and ensures staff team does as well.
• Record keeping including records of children enrolled, staff and attendance.
• Maintains all Childcare Licensing requirements, as well as the STARS/ALL STARS Initiative.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers about their child’s activities/day.
• Provides supervision of Group Leaders including coaching and evaluations.
• Possess a willingness to work with youth and staff while having FUN.
• Supports the Annual Giving Campaign.
• Able to be a role model for children, and staff in our programs.
• A leader that possesses initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attends all staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Deadlines are met on a regular basis including weekly files, incident/accident reports, PNC, registrations, 3C’s contracts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time.
• Exposure to outdoor elements for major portions of the day.
• Noise level- High
• Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting your voice across a distance in normal & loud situations.

STATUS: Full Time, Non-exempt
STARTING SALARY: $20.00+/hour

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Child Enrichment Program (CEP) leadership team, the Site Director is responsible for leading a staff of 6-10 , interacting with parents, providing direct care of 60 children, writing curriculum and activity planning, and promoting positive member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies andprocedures.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development. As a new YMCA team member you will receive an excellent benefits package is offered including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement Contribution, Community Wide Family YMCA Membership, and Free or Reduced School Age Child Care. The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development.