Afterschool SITE DIRECTOR Boonville Elementary
Company: YMCA and Women's Center of Rome
Location: Rome
Posted on: January 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Job Title: YCare
School Age Site Director Department: YCare FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Prepared: 09/05/2019 Reports to: Area Coordinator POSITION
SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading
nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening
community through youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the School
Age Child Care Director, and in harmony with the Christian nature
and purposes, and the established policies, goals and objectives of
the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, the School Age Site Director
works as a supportive leader among staff to provide effective
programs and a warm, safe, loving and nurturing environment in
which the child can grow physically, emotionally and
intellectually. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are
brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our
cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality
every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place
where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and
embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and
your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing:
we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We
are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to
make our community stronger beginning with you. Requirements:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Create an environment of interest, confidence,
and support, within which the children can grow. Establish positive
relationships with parents, children, school personnel and other
staff members. Be a positive role model. Plan and implement quality
program curriculum and lesson plans of the daily program, including
Character Development, Arts and Crafts, STEM, active games, and
snack. Oversee supervision of children and staff. Maintain that
children are never left alone. Make sure all children are watched
at all times according to NYS OCFS regulations. Perform monthly
site inspections and ensure that state regulations are being met.
Maintain housekeeping at each site. Oversee positive reinforcement
and disciplinary needs of children. Maintain a physically and
mentally safe environment for the children. Actively support and
participate in YMCA functions as notified by the Area
Coordinator/Regional YCare Director including but not limited to
Changing Lives Campaign Events. Attend all required staff meetings
and give input on programming issues. Attend all required
trainings. Oversee record-keeping including daily attendance,
monthly supply requests, DSS paperwork, newsletter information,
lesson plans, breakfast and snack attendance. Perform at least
three drills monthly. Follow and enforce Association and SACC
policies. Maintain required amount of children as needed to
maintain budget. Create publicity and promotions for the YMCA and
site. Responsible to maintain all site and YMCA regulations. Attend
YMCA programs for snow days and other school holidays/vacation
days/days off as needed by the YMCA. Substitute at other YMCA SACC
sites as required by the Multi-Site Director. Perform annual
reviews on Site Assistants. Actively pursue training and learning
opportunities and certifications relating to the position. Maintain
current certifications required by the position. Is committed to
maintaining a workplace free from all forms of harassment Adheres
to policies related to boundaries with youth. Attends required
abuse risk management training. Adheres to procedures related to
managing high-risk activities and supervising youth. Reports
suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements. Ensure curriculum is
followed and used LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Change Leadership :
Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the
good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community :
Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work
is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community
benefit. Volunteerism : Engages volunteers and promotes social
responsibility at all levels of the organization. Collaboration :
Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other
organizations in service to the community. Communication &
Influence : Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way
that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Inclusion : Values all people for their unique talents, and takes
an active role in promoting practices that support diversity,
inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making : Makes informed decisions
based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Fiscal Management :
Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s
nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise : Executes superior
technical skills for the role. Innovation : Creates and implements
new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand
the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project
Management : Ensures program or project goals are met and intended
impact occurs. Developing Self & Others : Develops self and
supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program
participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their
highest potential. Emotional Maturity : Demonstrates ability to
understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training & Work Experience To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. CPR, First Aid and
AED Certification (able to obtain at YMCA) Must be over the age of
18 years old. Must meet all Association-Wide training requirements
in addition to those set forth by their Supervisor. Must be able to
pass a Nationwide Criminal and Sex Offender Registry Background
Screening. Must ensure that the physical and social environments
for program delivery reflect the Y’s definition of character and
values Must meet the qualifications to be a School Age Child Care
Site Director according to New York State Office of Children and
Family Services Licensing requirements. Associate's degree in Child
Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation
or a related field AND Two years of direct experience working with
children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in
a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of
work. OR New York State Children's Program Administrator credential
AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the
age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory
capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR
School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized
credential specific to the school-age developmental period. AND Two
years of direct experience working with children under the age of
13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in
a child care program or related field of work. OR Two years of
college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education,
Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years of
direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years
including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child
care program or related field of work. Specialized Knowledge,
Skills & Certifications Human relation skills with the ability to
relate to staff, volunteers, children, parents and community
members. Knowledge of school age children’s development. Experience
implementing programming for school age children. WORK ENVIRONMENT
& PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Stand; walk; sit;
run; use hands and fingers; handle or feel objects, tools or
controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, bend; and talk to hear. Regularly lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to
50 pounds.
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