Assistant Site Director - Brighton

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The YMCA Is the nation’s leading nonprofit, committed to strengthening communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. In Boston, the Y is over 150 years old, successful in empowering people of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. In neighborhoods across greater Boston, the Y is community centered and has the presence and partnerships to deliver positive change. Every day the Y’s impact is felt, whether it’s an adult who chooses a healthy lifestyle; a child who is inspired to learn a new skill or a community that comes together for the common good. The Y is So Much More.

Under the direction of the Site Director, the Assistant Director works to support daily After School Operations. The Assistant Director will assist in program preparations prior to school dismissal, in leading daily activities that allows children to learn and play at the same time, explore the community they live in, participate in sports and swimming and develop positive relationships. The Assistant Director models the Y’s leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership :

• Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with students, parents, and other branch / school personnel at all times. Student safety is a top priority.
• Interprets the quality of YMCA values to students, parents, families and staff. Must be a positive role model.  Develops appropriate relationships with all students in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
• Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline / positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
• Communicates respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children.
• Assists staff during daily tasks to ensure quality programming.

Program Implementation :

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Work Environment

Qualifications

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to :