After School Site Supervisor bei Holyoke YMCA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Site Supervisor is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for school-aged children, ensuring high-quality program delivery, compliance with all YMCA and EEC regulations, and building strong relationships with youth, families, and the community. The site supervisor embodies the Y’s core values and is passionate about supporting children in their growth and success.

OUR CULTURE:  

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing and we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervise daily operations of the South Hadley after school program, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants.
2. Lead and support program staff, including training, scheduling, and ongoing development.
3. Plan and implement engaging age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and academic growth.
4. Maintain compliance with YMCA, EEC, and state regulations, including staff-to-child ratios, safety procedures, and record-keeping.
5. Build positive relationships with parents, guardians, and community partners.
6. Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and teamwork.
7. Communicate effectively with the Program Director and other leadership staff regarding site operations, successes, and concerns.
8. Support YMCA’s mission and values, serving as a role model for children and staff.

Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. 
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. 
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. 
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. 
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 20 years old and meet Massachusetts EEC requirements for Site Supervisor
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Recreation, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with children in a licensed child care or school-age program; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities (including physical play).
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• YMCA Leader Certification to be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Must pass all background checks and meet all YMCA and EEC training requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings