44 Ymca Jobs Hiring in Saint Augustine, FL

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Full-time & part-time seasonal positions available

Flexible schedule Monday - Friday 6:30am. - 6:00pm.

Starting at $17.00 hourly

Sites: In the Mandarin, Southside, Riverside, Northside, and Arlington area of Jacksonville.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Day Camp Director in developing, organizing, implementing and leading a high quality Day Camp program, supervising staff, monitoring YMCA and State policy and procedures, interacts effectively with staff, parents and supervisor, and adheres to written budgets to foster individual growth and development of the children at the YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists in the management and coordination of the Day Camps for assigned location(s). Ensures high quality programs through implementing and monitoring our School Age Curriculum.
2. Assists in the recruitment, hiring, training, developing, scheduling and directs personnel and volunteers as needed to ensure adequate and quality supervision of children and effective implementation of quality activities. Assists in reviews and evaluates staff performance. Assists in the development strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
3. Supports in the management and control of budgets related to the position. Ensures program operates within budget and that program fees are collected. Supports and budgets for healthy eating through coaching, mentoring, and monitoring menu quality (H.E.P.A).
4. Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed. Maintains and ensures compliance with written activity schedule, menu, fire drills, incident/accident reports and other forms of parent and staff communication.
5. Provides for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment and ensures the physical environment supports healthy living.
6. Develops and maintains relationships with state child care licensing agency, school administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs. Responds to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
7. Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign and committees as assigned.
8. Maintains proper records and written reports including department files on each child and staff.
9. Organizes special events for parents. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities.
10. Assists with Program Committee meetings.
11. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
12. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
13. Facilitates collections and the provision of financial aid in a responsible and consistent manner as assigned.
14. Ensures all First Coast YMCA standards and best practices are implemented and followed.
15. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
16. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.
17. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Inclusion: Ensures all staff model and apply cultural competency and global awareness in youth development work.

Relationships: Provide structured opportunities for staff and parents/caregivers to work together towards common goals for children and youth. Develops partnerships between staff and parents and community organization in order to maximize program impact.

Communication: Offers ongoing communication with parents and caregivers as partners around program goals. Ensure staff understand and apply appropriate listening and speaking techniques when working with children and youth.

Developing Others: Provides ongoing training and resources around child and youth development techniques and strategies for staff.

Quality Results: Actively implements regular evaluations of program goals, environment and outcomes.

Project Management: Reviews program plans and records to ensure that they are consistent with evidence based practice.

Functional Expertise: Uses best practices, guidelines and method of youth development in daily work. Recognizes the social, emotional and cognitive and physical stages and milestones every child and youth experience during their journey from birth to careers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma required; one year or more of college preferred.
2. 6 months to one year's related experience preferred, as a coordinator or supervisor of child care programs.
3. Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within prior to first day of program.
5. 40 Hours of Child Care Certification preferred
6. Fulfillment of state-specific hiring standards and completion of YMCA Program specific certifications.
7. Ability to develop, train and implement quality developmentally appropriate activities.
8. Ability to present a positive image for staff, participates, colleagues, supervisor and the community.
9. Flexible and willing to adapt to changing needs.
10. Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented.
11. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
12. Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). https://info.flclearinghouse.com

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children's activities.

The YMCA of Florida's First Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, DRUG FREE Workplace.