After School Staff

POSITION SUMMARY: After School Staff Provides direct supervision of a group of children in After-School. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• After School Staff Supervises a group of children.
• Plans activities through a monthly calendar and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.
• 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.
• After School Staff Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff.
• After School Staff Maintains required program records.
• Represent the YMCA at community events that involve children activities as assigned.
• Be flexible to attend required Family Nights, Meetings, trainings and community events.
• Completes Seer Survey Goals specific to department.

CORE COMPETENCIES (ALL STAFF):
CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and wear a smile.
• Take initiative to greet and assist all members, potential members, program participants and volunteers in a courteous, professional and friendly manner. Be enthusiastic towards members by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities.
• Work daily to develop personal and meaningful relationships with members, volunteers, donors and others. Strive to understand individual’s goals and interests to enrich their YMCA experience by introducing them to new programs, staff, members and volunteer activities.
• Actively listen, reflect and respond to member questions and concerns in a caring manner. When the opportunity presents itself, go above and beyond to resolve the situation immediately.
• Embrace new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience.

QUALIFICATIONS: High school student, graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.

• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp or After School setting.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor recreation or camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, and working with large groups.
• Prefer 18 years of age or older, not required.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training required before higher.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, kneeling, leaning, reaching and lifting.

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and various levels of personnel using sound judgment on ambiguous issues.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15