Childcare Program Lead - Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:

• Coordinates childcare programs to meet the needs of the community and meet Y objectives.
• Develops and maintains programs in accordance with organizational and operational plans.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff.
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete; provide training as needed.
• Organizes and facilitates age-appropriate activities
• Supervises and interacts with children at play safely.
• Market and distribute program information to members and the community at large.
• Must have M-F availability between the hours of 5:00am-9:00am, other hours may include but are not limited to 12:00/2:00-6:30pm, 6:30am-6:30pm during breaks periods.

• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CHILDCARE PROGRAM LEAD:

• 21 years of age or older
• Current state approved first aid certification
• Current CPR
• Demonstrated ability to provide childcare
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children
• Knowledge and experience in child watch or babysitting including demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate activities to children, ages 5 years to 11 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with members, staff, peers, volunteers, and supervisor.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs.
• Knowledge of staff/volunteer supervision and program management preferred.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.