PRINCETON YOUNG ACHIEVERS - ASSISTANT SITE SUPERVISOR - PRY

Company: GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Job Type

Part-time

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone-no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

Assistant Site Supervisor

The Assistant Site Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision of after-school program participants grades K-5. They are responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of all program components and program activities in the Princeton Young Achievers After School program.

The Group Leader guides the academic and social development of children; ensuring a safe, enriching, and healthy learning environment. Assistant Site Supervisor use a variety of resources, provided by the Site Supervisor to introduce new skills throughout the execution of activities. To accomplish this, Group Leaders are required to participate in ongoing professional development and planning sessions with the Site Supervisor on a scheduled basis.

The Assistant Site Supervisor must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the YMCA mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. This job is fully on-site, not remote. The Assistant Site Supervisor will be responsible for the following:

Principal Activities:

• Supervises groups of children and leads staff when applicable.
• Assist Site Supervisor in the opening and closing of the site on a daily basis.
• Perform the duties of the Site Supervisor in their absence from the program.
• Plans and implements a varied and challenging program of activities for children (ages 6-13) which includes Homework Time, Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
• Create and maintain a fun environment for children to work and play productively and comfortably, and have full access to all necessary materials.
• Demonstrate leadership and be a positive influence and role model to colleagues and staff.
• Communicate issues related to students to Site Supervisor & Program Director.
• Supervise volunteers in partnership with Site Supervisor.
• With Site Supervisor, support parent/family communication and follow-up.
• Supervise and manage daily snack.
• Maintain and track supplies for programs and activities including equipment and program supplies; administrative supplies; and first aid equipment.
• Maintain rosters and attendance records and assure accurate record-keeping.
• Implement safety measures/regulations in compliance with NJ Department of Children & Families - Office of Licensing & Community Partners.
• Supervise and document fire drills.
• Ensure implementation of the health and safety policies that pertain to program participants and staff at all times, including follow through on all incident reports and document filing.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Support efforts of promotion and publicity of all YMCA programs.
• Ensure that all Emergency Procedures are carried out in accordance with Princeton YMCA standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that program provides a positive image of the YMCA within the community, in accordance with the mission and philosophy of the Princeton YMCA. Requirements
  
  Work Locations:
  
  Marcy T. Crimmins Learning Center
  
  20 Juniper Row
  
  Princeton, NJ
  
  Community Park Elementary School
  
  372 Witherspoon Street
  
  Princeton, NJ
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • At least one year of experience working with children in a school, after school, or camp setting.
  • Exceptional group management, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience in creating interactive and educational/artistic activities, youth development, academic enrichment and arts.
  • Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults.
  • Must be capable of implementing the daily administrative, program related, and supervisory responsibilities of an after-school site.
  • Flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Schedule:
    • Monday to Friday 2:30-6:00pm
    • Availability to work 12:30-6:00pm on Princeton Public School's designated 1pm dismissal days.
    • Employment is during the school year and follows the Princeton Public Schools academic calendar from September 2024-June 2025. Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
      • FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
      • 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
      • Access to one of the leading retirement programs Y Retirement Fund from the first day of employment.
      • Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
      • Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
        Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
        
        Salary Description
        
        $16-$18/hr

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