Job Title: Afterschool Program Staff FLSA Status: non-exempt/ hourly Status: Part Time/Seasonal Location: 45 McClurg Rd Boardman OH Department: Youth & Teen Schedule: 20-25 hours a week; M-F 1:30-6pm POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in the afterschool program . Creates positive nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall afterschool program and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates FRIENDSHIP ACHIEVEMENT and BELONGING as part of the overall afterschool experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Supervises a group of children.
- Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit mind and body for all. OUR BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:We valueServant Leadership Team Work and Growth Mindsets. 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 nurturingwe 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. We demonstrate character withcaring honesty respect and responsibility. Advancing our Mission & Cause: Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization. Building Relationships: Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages inspires and builds commitment to the Ys cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence. Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic data and sound judgment. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: - Qualified adult 18 years or older High School Graduate or GED
- Must have previous experience working with school age children.
- Possess good organization and problem-solving skills.
- Be dependable and supportive of the program.
- Complete Child Abuse Prevention Bloodbourne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training upon hire.
- Obtain CPR First Aid Y Leader certifications within 30 days of hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties including playing games standing sitting walking lifting 15 pounds
- Ability to plan lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
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