School Age Child Care
About the Organization
The Southern District YMCA has a long history of providing many communities throughout Southern New Hampshire with outstanding programs and services for youth. The Y’s Camp Lincoln is a traditional summer camp and outdoor education facility offering over 1500 campers the opportunity to engage in healthy activities. More than 750 children are enrolled in 15 before and after school sites through the Y’s child care programs. And just over two years ago, the Y opened the Exeter Area YMCA, a 33,000-square-foot multi-generational health and wellness center, which has seen membership growth that exceeds expectations. The Southern District YMCA is also currently exploring Phase 2 of a capital campaign to add a new aquatics facility to its Exeter location. The YMCA is currently seeking a new leader who will provide strong support for all aspects of the Y’s operations and strategic initiatives.
Mission Statement: Southern District YMCA (SDYMCA) provides opportunities for youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility in our southern New Hampshire community.
We achieve this by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind and body for all – regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, ability, religion or
income.
Service Area & Demographics: SDYMCA serves the NH towns of Brentwood, Danville, East
Kingston, Exeter, Fremont, Hampstead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Newton,
North Hampton, Plaistow, Raymond, Seabrook, and Stratham.
History: In 1926, YMCA Camp Lincoln began as a summer camp on Kingston Lake. Today,
summers are full of 1,500 campers aged 3-15 and a robust counselor-in-training program for 14-
15-year old’s. Year-round activities at Camp Lincoln include outdoor education, team-building
programs and weekend rentals serving an additional 11,000 people. YMCA School Age Child Care
operates 15 before and after school programs meeting HEPA standards and state licensing
requirements for 750 students. Exeter Area YMCA opened its doors in September 2015 to an
eager community. The 33,000 square feet facility serves over 6,300 members, averaging 400
daily.
About the Job
The SDYMCA is hiring! We’re looking for program assistants for our various School’s Out before and after-school programs.
The program assistant is responsible for assisting the Site Director with operating a licensed school age child care program for youth at assigned site(s). As the member of the on-site team at the assigned school, the program assistant assists group leaders and site directors in leading activities which meet YMCA quality standards; ensuring the safety of the children; assisting with special events; and developing relationships with children and parents.
Responsibilities:
- Respond appropriately to the individual needs of children, both physically and emotionally, in a positive and nurturing manner, ensuring the safety and security of all.
- Be a willing engaged learner, open to feedback from site director and other leadership
- Help maintain indoor program space that meets the needs of children, allowing children to take initiative and explore their interests.
- Create a positive atmosphere that boosts self-esteem and the general self-concept of all program participants.
- Maintain and display a positive attitude and relationships with all families, staff, and school personnel.
- Expected to attend all required meetings, events, and trainings, and to work all supplemental programs (school vacations, etc) as needed during the school year.
- Communicate upward with Program Coordinator and other YMCA Management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines and requests.?
- Be willing to transfer location as needed by the Program Coordinator.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Qualifications:
- A program assistant in a school-age program shall be at least 16 years of age
- Maintain current medical health form. ?The form must be on file at YMCA within 60 days of hire date.? Screening must have been conducted within 12 months of date of hire and renewed every three years.
- Agree to be fingerprinted for FBI and state criminal background checks if 18 years of age or older
- Handles self in a professional manner. Works with integrity, discretion, and maintains confidentiality.
- Upholds a professional appearance
- Proven ability to have initiative, maintain good judgement
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. Very organized and detail orientated
- Maintains knowledge of Association policies and practices;
- An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet expectations and commitments
- Strong verbal and written customer service and communication skills. Able to organize ideas in a clear, well-organized manner, and demonstrates an understanding of audiences’ needs
- Growth mindset and willingness to learn
- Expected to respond to messages promptly
- Ability to transport themselves to/from program site and SACC office
Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.