Afterschool Assistant Program Leader, 25-26 Academic School Year

Job Title: Youth Development Assistant Program Leader

Department: Youth Development

Classification: Nonexempt part time

Reports to: Youth Development Director

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.

Position Summary
As an Assistant Program Leader you will be part of an amazing team supporting our before and after school youth development programs. You will provide childcare homework support enrichment & physical activities teach teamwork and social skills and support children as they grow and learn. Youth Development staff work to create positive nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with families. Our programs and youth development staff provide quality experiences to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.

Essential Functions

• Follows program lesson plans and implements culturally relevant activities in a developmentally appropriate manner meeting the individual physical social emotional and intellectual needs of the participants
• Serves as a positive role model demonstrates professional behavior and understands positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth
• Facilitates a programming environment that invites exploration promotes positive play and welcomes children
• Promotes a positive approach to supervision communication and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with site supervisor
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the YMCA mission purpose and goals childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Follows all cleaning and sanitizing protocols
• Is up to date and follows guidelines put forth by the Office of Childcare
• Checks and responds to email and other communication regularly
• Actively engaged with youth and activities during the program day
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with families facility/school personnel members and coworkers
• Maintains program site and equipment assists with setup and breakdown of activity centers and cleaning of program areas
• Attends and participates in family nights program activities staff meetings and staff training
• Relay information to families about a childs day respectfully
• Be within sight AND sound of a staff person who meets the qualifications of a Program Leader if under the age of 18 years OR be within sight OR sound of a staff member who meets the qualifications of a Program Leader if 18 years of age or older
• Acquire 15 hours of formal training or education annually (1.25 hours per month) related to childcare of which at least 8 clock hours is in child development and 1 hour is in health safety and nutrition
• Attend New Staff Orientation within 10 date of hire date
• Complete all required trainings as assigned by supervisor by scheduled due date
• If required to drive while on duty (either your own vehicle or a Yowned vehicle) must maintain a current valid Oregon drivers license a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• As a Y staff you are a representative of our Ys mission and values; as such it is asked that you:
  • approach conversations with respect
  • uphold the Ys character values of caring honesty respect and responsibility in all interpersonal interactions
  • approach all people and situations with an open mind we can never know all the many perspectives and experiences others bring with them just as they wont know yours
  • be accountable for the energy you bring into the conversation and into the workplace

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 15 years of age
• Enrolled in the Child Care Division Central Background Registry () and proof of enrollment (for 18 and older)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with diverse populations is preferred

• Previous experience with schoolage youth

Professional Competencies

• Ability to plan organize and implement ageappropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
• Ability to develop positive authentic relationships with people from all backgrounds

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to plan lead and participate in activities such as sports games and curriculum activities and monitor behavior inside and outside
• Must be able to walk run stand sit kneel and get back to a standing position
• Ability to lift and carry the weight of 50lbs
• General housekeeping: mop/sweep take the trash out wash dishes clean tables and toys stack and put baskets away and the like
• Follow all sanitation protocols

Hours/Days

• Monday Thursday 2p6p & Friday 12:30p6p
• Position hours will vary from site to site
• Additional hours for meetings and training

Parttime Employee Benefits & Discounts

• Careers Eugene Family YMCA ()

At the Eugene Family Y we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth promote healthy living and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment.

The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity inclusion and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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