Activity Leader

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

• Regular attendance at Employer's place of business and/or during particular hours, as assigned, is an essential function of this position. Employee must comply with and follow YWCA’s attendance policy at all times, unless a reasonable accommodation is requested and granted, as required by law.
• Plans, directs and supervises program activities of one or more staff members and/or volunteers.
• Provides appropriate guidance, care and security within a nurturing environment to ensure safety, physical care and emotional wellbeing of the program participants.
• Provides a variety of supervised activities to program participants, including, but not limited to, STEM, arts and crafts, music, technology, story hours, indoor/outdoor games and creative movement as aligned with After School Program Curriculum.
• Supervises intersession/summer camp program activities to program participants including swimming, sports and field trips.
• Plans and implements daily curriculum and lesson plans for assigned groups at the program site, including field trips and special program activities, while providing stimulating experiences that enhance each child’s development.
• Ensures program site maintained clean and free of debris to include after school program lockers, tables, floors, bathroom, etc.
• Complies with Texas Health & Human Services School Age Minimum Standards for Before and After School at all times.
• Keeps accurate daily attendance and other required records.
• Picks up snacks from designated sites; follows proper storage and handling of snacks and distributes proportionally to participants; when applicable, follows USDA guidelines in snack/meal serving.
• Pick-ups and inventories supplies and equipment; makes requests for replacements; uses proper care in their use and storage; secures technology items; reports equipment damage to supervisor.
• Acts as liaison between school worksite and YWCA.
• Communicates daily with Program Director/supervisor during after school/ summer/ intersession program to discuss progress, problems and concerns.
• Shares program successes, challenges, student feedback, and photo documentation (GroupMe)
• Monitors, detects and reports abuse and neglect according to Texas Family Code and Texas Health & Human Services School Age minimum standards.
• Prepares reports of any and all incidents to supervisor and Safety Coordinator in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs duties of assigned staff or assigned site as needed.
• Attends training and meetings as required, including participation annually required hours of training per Texas Health & Human Services School Age minimum standards.
• Interprets YWCA purpose, imperative and mission to staff and public.
• Follows all YWCA policies and procedures, including safety procedures, at all times.
• Communicates all problems and questions to supervisor.
• Complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Communicates with all levels of staff and public as appropriate to the job.
• Ensures timecard is accurate and approves in a timely manner at the end of each pay period to meet payroll deadlines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• At least one year of FT or two years of PT experience in a licensed operation or similar experience as specified in the Minimum Standards for School Age and Before or After School Programs.
• Thirty (30) clock hours of training or 1 completed college course in child or youth development, recreational leadership, or management leadership as specified in the Minimum Standards for School Age and Before or After School Programs.
• Must be passionate to work with children and youth.
• Must be able to motivate children while remaining sensitive to their needs and capabilities.
• Ability to be creative and resourceful required.
• Must be able to maintain physical stamina for several hours.
• Must be able to cope with emergencies.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required, with ability to interact at all levels.
• Must be able to work under pressure with interruptions.
• Must be able to work independently and autonomously as required.
• Must be able to make sound judgments.
• Bilingual capabilities in English/Spanish preferred.
• Must have access to vehicle and possess valid driver's license and sufficient liability insurance.
• Must acquire CPR, First Aid, Texas Health & Human Services background check, FBI fingerprint and food handling certifications prior to start of employment. Must maintain these certifications throughout employment.
• If you have lived out of state in the past five years you are required to submit for criminal history and child abuse/neglect check for the different states you have resided in.
• Must supply physician statement of current negative TB test and freedom from communicable diseases.

ANTICIPATED BENEFITS:
YWCA Membership and Program Discounts