GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Child Care Director, the Child Care Coordinator is responsible for assisting with planning & development and implementation of all school-age activities and/or pre-school teaching requirements, summer camp programs, transportation, and teen programming as required by the branch. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists director with the day to day operation of the child care program.
• Ensures the safety and security of children at all times.
• Assists counselors and/or teachers with lesson planning, discipline, and parent interaction.
• Assists with staff recruiting, training, and performance.
• Performs administrative duties including but not limited to:
• Licensing standards Children's records 
• Preparation of annual child care expenses Enrollments & Accounts Receivable.
• Coordinates summer camp as needed.
• Provides classroom instruction when needed.
• Conducts facility tours as needed and provides program information.
• Assists with and coordinates transportation as necessary.
• Assists Child Care Director as needed with fundraisers, special programs, and school events.
• Demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and integrates values in lesson planning. 
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, 

• Bachelors degree and 2-3 years prior child care experience, or a combination of education and experience. 
• CDA (Child Development Associate) preferred.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification 
• State qualifications for child care personnel as required by position. 
• Maintains in-service hours as required by the state and position. 
• Strong supervisory/leadership skills and the ability to effectively discipline, counsel, and evaluate job performance. 
• Strong organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent customer service skills are strongly desired. 
• Ability to interact well with all levels of general public, members, staff and management. 
• Understanding and commitment to the National YMCA Mission and Goals 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with the supervision of up to 10 or more staff members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees. 

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. 

• Frequently lifts, moves, and holds children with an average weight of 10-161bs. 
• Occasionally lifts or moves an average weight of 10 to 601bs in awkward or difficult positions. 
• On rare occasion lifts heavy weight (over 60 lbs.) in emergency situations. 
• Ability to physically and mentally react immediately to unexpected circumstances. 
• Required to stand up 95% of the workday. 
• Regularly stoops and bends. 
• Interacts with children on the playground or in the classroom and must regularly run, jump, dance, and do physical exercise. 

EFFECT ON END RESULT: This position has a direct impact on the overall effectiveness with which the YMCA accomplishes its goals and objectives to the community. The effectiveness of the Child Care Coordinator will be evaluated annually. General performance will be evaluated as follows: knowledge of job, achievement of planned results, relations with fellow employees, quality of work, attendance record and attitude. Achievement of the specific objectives outlined above will also be assessed. A positive attitude and a high level of enthusiasm should be exhibited while performing duties.