Assistant Site Supervisor

Essential Functions/ Job Duties:
• Assists in the supervision of the staff in the planning and implementation of activities for their assigned group of children in accordance to both age and developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by licensing agency, State of Florida and the YMCA of South Florida mission and YMCA Child Care Policies.
• Assists in the supervision of students in various outdoor activities (e.g. sandbox, swings, climbing apparatus, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assists the site supervisor with age appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of students (e.g. games, art, music, science, language, nutrition, playground, computers, washing hands, etc.) or the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and by caring for student’s needs.
• Communicates with school staff (e.g. principal, office personnel, maintenance, school nurse, cafeteria staff, etc.) for the purpose of conveying information and/or receiving information required to perform the functions of the job.
• Distributes instructional and/or play materials for the purpose of providing students with necessary items and assisting the site supervisor in the program. Maintains equipment and work areas (e.g.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing for a safe learning environment.
• Monitors children in various activities (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of ensuring student compliance to established regulations and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organizes indoor/outdoor, quiet/active play activities appropriate to age group for the purpose of actively participating in learning activities with children.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. ordering and stocking materials; parent files, financial, sign in/out records, copying, attendance, written reports, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the site supervisor and/or providing necessary records/instructional materials.
• Delivers children directly to parents or designee for the purpose of ensuring safety of children and meeting the licensing agency, State of Florida and the YMCA of South Florida mission and YMCA Child Care Personnel Policies.
• Supervises staff, as needed in the absence of the Site Supervisor, for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.
• Adheres to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements which mandate by law all child care personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the assistance of the Program Managers.
• Ensures that the proper staffs to child ratios are maintained at all times and reports discrepancies to the Site Supervisor as needed.
Adheres to the YMCA of South Florida’s Risk Management procedures which requires that all incidents and accidents are reported within 24 hours to the Program Director and/ or Executive Director.

Time Management
• Works 90% of schedule on the desk/ Hands-on role
• 50% – Focused on executing Association protocols and performance metrics; team performance; reduction in cancellations
• 40% – Customer Service
• 10% -Administrative duties (scheduling, payroll, etc.)

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities/ Position Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years’ work experience in a licensed childcare/day camp facility which includes direct contact with children and supervision of staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to relate to both children and adults; understand, practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Upon hire the Assistant Site Supervisor must have completed and hold certificates in:
• The Thirty (30) Hour Training Requirement consisting of (a) Child Growth and Development, (b) Health, Safety and Nutrition, (c) Child Care Facility State and Local Rules and Regulations, (d) Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, and (e) Behavior Observation and Assessment.
• The Ten {10) Hour Developmentally Appropriate Module (preferred- School-Age-Appropriate Practices).
• Eight (8) Hours of in-service in working with children with Special Needs, or the Ten (10) Hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices Module.
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates by the time of employment or within ninety (90) days from the date of hire.

It is the responsibility of the Assistant Site Supervisor to complete and maintain all necessary certifications, within the proper time frame, as set forth by either the licensing agency, State of Florida or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile
• Exemplary leadership and reliability; a positive role model.
• Personable personality to work well with others and develop good relationships with parents, children, colleagues, and YMCA Partners.
• Innate ability in using good judgement to respond to emergencies or difficult situations.
• Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
• Strong communication skill.
• Time and priority management. Ability to delegate.