After School Program Leader | Findley And King Elementary - Grubb Ymca

Description
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JOB LOCATION:Findley and King Elementary - Grubb YMCA
SHIFTS AVIALABLE: 2:30p-6:00p Monday - Friday
PAY RANGE: $13.50-$16.00/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 6, 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Site Leader, the Youth Program Leader is responsible for assisting in the delivery of the After School child care program. This includes program activities, behavior management, safety of program participants, and evaluation. The Youth Program Leader will deliver professional customer service and relationship building skills to create a welcoming environment. The individual will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure the safety and engagement of a group of children.
2. Assist in planning purposeful and engaging activities complimenting the program according to the nine program components and site implementation plan.
3. Provides assistance with homework and encourages academic progress.
4. Follows program lesson plans and implementation plan in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
5. Provides careful, attentive supervision and is alert at all times.
6. Serves as a positive role model, demonstrates professional behavior, and understands positive youth development approaches to the development of youth.
7. Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
8. Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains on-going communication with Program Coordinator.
9. Communicates regularly with parents; attends parent/family events as designated by Program Coordinator.
10. Demonstrates and supports the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
2. Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18+)
3. Approval by State of Iowa Licensing requirements including pre-employment physical
4. Previous experience working with youth is preferred
5. Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting
6. Intro to Y's Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting
7. Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, bend/stoop, climb/use stairs and reach/push/pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in a classroom environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a standard work week, but additionally may work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate activities such representing the organization at events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to communicate with a Y-voice, demonstrating determination, genuine concern, a welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit
2. Ability to demonstrate a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
3. Ability to build rapport, creating relationships and motivating students, in a distance learning environment
4. Ability to work effectively with people of different background, abilities, opinions and perceptions
5. Ability to listen first, seeking to understand the other person's point of view and remain calm in challenging situations
6. Ability to think outside the box and thrive on change and challenges
7. Ability to be unconditionally committed to the success of students
8. Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative to assist in others
9. Ability to make sound judgments and transfer learning from one situation to another
10. Ability to work comfortably in a student-centered setting and utilize effective techniques for this environment
11. Ability to work various hours to meet the needs of the student
12. Ability to demonstrate professional conduct at all times
13. Ability to effectively multi-task and manage time
14. Ability to serve as a healthy lifestyle role model for students and staff
15. Exceptional communications skills, including oral, written and presentation skills
16. Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA