Summer Camp Site Supervisor
Company: YMCA of South Florida
Location: Weston
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the
Site Supervisor responsible for the overall operations and program
management of the Family Services Program; participant and parent
relationships, organizing and administering files and records
necessary for the program, supervision of staff, creation of
program activities, collecting fees and keeping track of supplies.
In addition, the individual in this position is responsible for
ensuring that the program is adheres to the YMCA of South Florida's
Risk Management policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise staff in the planning, supervision and implementation
of activities for their assigned group of children in accordance to
both age and developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by
licensing agency, State of Florida and the YMCA of South Florida
mission and YMCA Child Care Personnel Policies.
- Ensure compliance with requirements; including staffing
appropriately and monitoring day-to-day operations, activities,
curriculum planning, programming implementation, and to ensure use
of mandatory curricula. Ensure that staff plan/implement
well-organized and well-varied activities based on the mandated
curriculum.
- Oversee collection of fees as appropriate and keep all fees
collected up to date.
- Create a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and
general self-concept of all participants.
- Communicate clearly and regularly with parents about the
program and their child's participation.
- Inform parents when there is a behavior problem that cannot be
addressed adequately through verbal correction.
- Partner with facility personnel to ensure cohesive relationship
is maintained and facility is used properly.
- Monitors equipment and facilities for safety and security
purposes.
- Work with the Program Director to ensure that all standards
required and the YMCA are complied with fully. Maintain close
communication with Program Director of all issues concerning the
program site.
- Maintain accurate participant records (attendance, financial,
and sign in and out records) as required by regulatory agencies and
/ or YMCA policies. This includes following up daily on absent
children.
- Uphold all YMCA policies and Risk Management / Safety
procedures which require reporting all incidents and accidents
within 24 hours to the Program Director/corporate office.
- Communicates all programmatic issues and information
immediately to supervisor.
- Document behavior issues and/or incidents daily, as
needed.
- Ensure that the proper staff to child ratios are maintained at
all times and reports discrepancies to the Director, as
needed.
- Oversee staff by providing training, direction and evaluating
performance. This includes facilitating regular (minimum of
biweekly) meetings to enhance program quality.
- Other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
/ Position Requirements:
- A high school diploma or GED and preferably one of the
following educational requirements:
- Post-secondary level vocational certificate in child care
through the State of Florida - level vocational certificate in
child care through State of Florida - Department of Education.
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Associates Degree or higher from an accredited
college/university in appropriate area; as documented by
transcripts and/or degree.
- A minimum of two (2) years' work experience in a child care /
day camp facility which includes direct contact with children and
supervision of staff.
- Ability to relate to both children and adults; understand,
practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring,
Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
- The Supervisor of a licensed child care facility must be at
least twenty-one (21) years-old at the time of hire.
- Must excel in both written and verbal communication Upon hire,
the Supervisor must have completed and hold certificates in:
- Active First Aid and CPR certification. Special Needs
Department Experience Requirement
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience including one (1) year
experience of direct contact. Position Profile:
- Has a passion for working with children.
- Ability to stay calm during stressful situations.
- Strong communication skills.
- High level of patience.
- Has the creativity and flexibility to make every day a positive
experience for camp participants.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and
satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background
screening.
The YMCA of South Florida is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed
to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in
employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or
disability.
Keywords: YMCA of South Florida, Miami Gardens , Summer Camp Site Supervisor, Professions , Weston, Florida
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