Safe Sitter Instructor

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Arts and Humanities Coordinator and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA the Safe Sitter instructor will provide instruction to children ages 11 to 14 in accordance with the Safe Sitter organizations required online training. Staff members will establish and maintain supportive relationships with the children and parents and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.

This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional respectful positive attitude towards employees members and participants in YMCA programs.
2. Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties.
3. Complete required YMCA training according to the Edwardsville YMCA employee policy.
4. Complete the required Safe Sitter online training to obtain instructor certification.
5. Use positive discipline and guidance techniques.
6. Arrive on time for each assigned shift.
7. Give full focus to the children free of distractions such as cell phones and personal issues.
8. Update the Arts and Humanities Coordinator on any important developments regarding the child or parent of a child in the program.
9. Supervises the children classroom and all activities.
10. Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation training development and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities strategies and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback coaching guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for highquality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes nonthreatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates uptodate knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children preferably in an instructional setting
2. Excellent classroom management skills
3. Ability to teach from the provided Safe Sitter manual and supplemental material as mandated
4. Display superior relationshipbuilding skills and communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees volunteers children and parents.
5. First Aid and CPR certifications
6. Favorable criminal background check
7. Complete required Safe Sitter certification training.
8. Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient mobility to plan lead and participate in activities and perform additional duties of the position.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Work will be performed indoors..
• Must be able to coordinate tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner