YCAP Program Lead - Davidson County

Monday - Thursday 2:30-5:30pm

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Prevention Program Director, the YCAP Program Lead will be responsible for implementing and supervising prevention programming (Y-Quest) at their designated school site or community location. The YCAP Program Lead will be responsible for providing quality programming that will ensure the participants’ safety at all times and foster children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental growth. Additional responsibilities include curriculum implementation, maintaining student records, and supporting additional site staff.

Essential Functions:

Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Direct staff and children in the daily activities outlined; implement a prescribed curriculum and maintain daily attendance, calendars, and recordkeeping

Recruit and retain program participants

Actively lead and engage a group of middle school youth in activities outlined in the approved curriculum calendar, in both indoor and outdoor program areas and during transition times

Set up and take down program space so the area is transformed into youth-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment, and ensuring program space is left in an organized fashion

Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site

Distribute and collect student evaluations

Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required

Attend and/or conduct parent/family conferences when needed; attend events and meetings at the designated program site

Ensure the safety of students at all times

Maintain positive relationships with the YMCA, school personnel, community partners, program participants, and families

Carry out special projects and events as assigned by program staff