School Age Program Assistant Director - Ponderosa

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a role model for role models, a fearless guide for staff members who work tirelessly to provide children with care each and every day ... well, most days.

The position requires someone who has energy, a happy demeanor and strong leadership skills to nurture, support and empower our children each morning and afternoon while also coordinating our staff team with a balance of empathy, accountability, role modeling and hands-on work.

You might be the right candidate if...

You are a communicator, a listener and a patient answerer of questions. You are detail oriented. You have the flexibility and calm nature that allows you to go with the flow and ride the whitewater rapids that can come with the job. You are even keeled, working well with both administrative and programmatic work, both people and numbers, both concrete policies and the gray shades of human nature. You can speak eloquently to parents and administrative staff while also having the skill to send a child into a fit of giggles.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

• Independently leads and supervises children in small and large group activities.
• Adheres to program standards including CDHS licensing, safety and cleanliness.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows and ensures implementation of YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants and community members.
• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records.
• Is on time for all shifts; and is flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.
• Provides leadership and support to Program Leaders, Program Aides and Volunteers.
• Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques to participants with natural consequences in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and expectations.
• Supports the director in planning, preparing and implementing programming and in maintaining required records and other necessary information according to YMCA standards.
• Provides leadership by being knowledgeable of specific activities, anticipating challenges and identifying tasks that need to be completed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Age 21 years or older
• AND one of the following:
  • 910 hours of *documented experience and 48 hours of college credit.
  • A four-year degree in a related field.
  • 5,640 hours of *documented experience.
• Staff are expected to become certified or supply documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid (these courses can be complete through the YMCA).
• Staff will be expected to work well on a team, communicate well with youth, parents and colleagues, and be committed to high quality programming.

*Documented experience includes experience working directly with school-age children in such areas as Sunday school, Scouts, sports, or babysitting. 

• (10+ hours/week) Free Family Membership
• (10+ hours/week) Program discounts
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Sick Time

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.