At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Nature and Scope:
- High School Diploma in progress or completed.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a structured setting.
- Required certifications current First Aid/CPR; must obtain any other certifications required for the position.
- Complete PPE and safety protocol training prior to first shift.
- A working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, data base management.
- Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills.
- Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality.
- Knowledge of the outdoors and environmental education.
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
- Pass a Motor Vehicles Record and have own transportation.
- CPR within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
- Develop social distancing activities as needed.
- Implementation of programming that promotes social distancing and Safety Protocol
- Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
- Stay updated on current issues regarding Adaptive Needs programming.
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
- Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
- Other duties as assigned
- Be able to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and children.
- Be able to provide sound, caring and positive leadership for children.
- Able to maintain a safe and fun environment for children.
- Provide, to everyone, extraordinary customer service to parent(s).
- Be able to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities.
- Be able to participate effectively with other staff in implementing creative and fun adaptive need programming.
- Have a good understanding of the mission and values of the YMCA and be able to demonstrate and teach based on those values.
- Communicate positively with parents and staff as required.
- Attend all staff trainings.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
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