- Salary
- $18 – $19/hr
- Location
- Somerville, NJ
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Department
- Education
- Experience
- 21+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
Somerville YMCA is currently seeking a Site Supervisor for our before and after school programs in Somerville YMCA Preschool. We are looking for cause-driven leaders that share our commitment to nurture and support our children, promote youth development, and foster a sense of social responsibility. This job is fully on-site, not remote.
Essential Functions
- Assists with implementation of a varied and challenging program of activities for children which includes Enrichment Activities, Organized Physical Activities, Free Play, and Snack Time.
- Supervises all children on the site.
- Build relationships with children and families - Greet them in a positive manner every day. Assists parents/guardians with questions or concerns
- Maintains discipline with children during all activities under the guidance of the GSCYMCA Child Abuse Prevention Policy and Code of Conduct.
- Motivates and encourages all children to participate in program activities.
- Provides a safe environment for children and follow all required safety procedures in case of emergency.
- Develops an attractive, organized, clean, and stimulating space:
- Cleaning and disinfect of all equipment as per state requirements (daily or weekly).
- Maintain site/room, equipment and materials in an orderly and safe manner.
- Set up the site/room in advance of children's arrival and cleans up after children's departure.
- Keeps Youth Program Director apprised of situations requiring their attention
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have an Associates degree in childcare, education, or related field
- OR have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with children ages 5-12 years
- Must have experience working with children in a structured group setting
- Must have ability to learn and think quickly to solve child-to-child situations
- Good communication skills and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
- FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
- 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
