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Form of workPrimary Summary:
The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Provides direct supervision of a group of children within the Afterschool Academy at the Hoover City Schools listed. Delivers a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Schools:
Bluff Park, Brocks Gap, Deer Valley, Green Valley, Greystone, Gwin, Riverchase, Rocky Ridge, Shades Mountain, South Shades Crest, Trace Crossings.
Essential Functions:
Engages and supervises a group of children. Program hours are Monday - Friday from school dismissal (varies per site) to 6:00 pm.
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core curriculum components.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Community: Makes member and community needs priority and does everything in his/her power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.
- Volunteerism: Advances the legacy of volunteer engagement and leadership.
- Philanthropy: Values and supports the many facets of philanthropy as an essential component on achieving the Ys mission.
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, including and cultural competence.
- Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Ys work.
- Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to position and achieve the overall Y goals.
- Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience.
- Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences
- Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.
Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years old
HS Diploma; College level education in one of these areas is preferred.
Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching or childcare preferred.
Must be available to work Monday-Friday from 2pm-6pm when school is in session.
Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications prior to start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI):
First Aid/ CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
Requisite Risk Management/Safety Online Training Modules (completed prior to start date and repeated annually).
Physical Demands:
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
- Ability to be physically active to include, but not limited to walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, pulling, etc.
- Must have the physical, visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
