School Age & Recreation Supervisor
The School Age Care and Recreation Supervisor will be responsible for developing, directing and supervising all School Age Care, Recreation and Summer Camp programs. These programs support children and parents by providing before and after school care, and holiday. These activities are done under the direction of the Child Care Director within the established goals and mission of the YWCA and in compliance with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYSOCFS).
Mission: YWCA Cortland is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, oversee and evaluate staff, volunteers and work study students.
- Prepare staff schedules for all program sites based on enrollments.
- Develop and maintain waiting lists.
- Complete initial and relicensing applications for all sites.
- Prepare enrollment forms and enroll children.
- Prepare, update and review all records of staff and children.
- Maintain all relevant program documents including but not limited to medical logs, accident reports, inspection reports, licensing documentation, daily health assessments, fire drill logs, etc.
- Complete and track all tuition payments (accounts receivable) including DSS billing & payments, etc.
- Prepare budget and maintain tracking of expenses in conjunction with Child Care Director.
- Prepare monthly statistical reports and monthly CACFP records.
- Review, track, and submit biweekly time sheets.
- Review, evaluate and oversee School Age Program goals, curriculum themes, and activities.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies (i.e. State, County and City)
- Assess community needs for new before & after school programming.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures in conjunction with Child Care Director.
- Complete each re-licensing every two years for each site.
- Supervise staff, volunteers, work-study students, and training program participants.
- Oversee daily operations of all school-age sites, including before/after school care, full day/week care, and summer care.
- Hire, train, evaluate, and schedule school-age program staff.
- Collaborate with Childcare & Youth Services Director to maintain budget tracking and financial oversight.
- Assess community needs and develop new programs to enhance school-age and mentoring initiatives.
- Maintain open communication with parents, schools, regulatory agencies, and the community.
- Attend required training and maintain certifications per NYSOCFS regulations.
- Publicize school age and summer camp.
- Coordinate weekly activities and field trips.
- Prepare and submit requests of financial support for field trips and scholarships.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate’s degree in education or related field;
Experience: 3 years’ experience working with children including 2 years in a supervisor capacity in an early childhood education, child day care program or school age before and after-school program.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Must complete a background check and OCFS clearance
- Must complete 30 hours of training every two years as required by state regulatory agency (NYSOCFS).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Full time, salaried position year-round position. Must be able to work in a continuously changing environment affecting numbers of children, ages and group dynamics, noise and interruption. Office environment with weekly site visits to program locations.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
Supervises staff, volunteers, work-study students and training program participants.
RELATIONSHIPS TO OTHERS:
Daily contact with staff, children and parents. Frequent contact with school officials, regulatory agencies (State, County and City), local school districts, and other local agencies. Frequent with Child Care Director and other YWCA staff.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Childcare & Youth Services Director
Compensation
Starting Wage: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume to tjandrew@cortlandywca.org.