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Form of workYMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application
Working with children is one of the best jobs that one can have. At the Y, we strive for our programs to be safe, fun and exceptional experiences for all involved! Including our staff. If you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference in the life of a child, the Y needs you in our afterschool programs!
A Day Camp Group Leader is instrumental in making sure they provide a safe, engaging, bully-free and intentionally fun environment for our kids while implementing activities planned for the day.
Afterschool Requirements
- Report staff or child accident/incidents or suspected child abuse or injury to the Site Director as soon as possible and follow policy/procedure following each occurrence.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and any other meetings deemed necessary by the Site Director.
- Assist with drills to practice site-evacuation/emergency procedures for fire, chemical spill, tornado, etc., and is capable of implementing such procedures.
- Has the ability to work alone and with a team.
- Open to learning, coaching and supervision.
- Will lead children in group activities, especially recreational activities.
- Has a fundamental appreciation and understanding of group management and child development.
- Is creative, has a sense of humor, patience, conviction, genuineness, enthusiasm, initiative, self-control, flexibility, ability to learn, integrity, and ingenuity.
- Available daily during the summer.
- Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
- Complete of an 8-hour Pre-service orientation in components outlined by The Department of Health and Human Services or have 6 months' previous experience in a licensed childcare center.
- Complete First Aid, CPR, Sexual Harassment, and Child Abuse Prevention within the first 30 days and any additional training requested of supervisor.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry for a distance of at least 40 yards.
- Auditory and/or visual awareness of each child's ongoing activity as appropriate
YMCA Childcare Perks/Benefits
The YMCA truly cares about its employees, is a great place to help build your resume, every day is different, you can make an impact and enjoy many perks of working at the Y!
- NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced in advance)
- FREE Y Membership/Discounts on Y programs (sports/childcare/personal training)
- Bi-weekly pay, paid orientations, and trainings
- Peer Mentoring opportunities
- Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting
- 403b Retirement Option
- Discounts on Y programs
- Opportunities for Professional development and childcare certifications
- Career Advancement Opportunities
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.
