After School Youth Leader

Can you imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community?

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us!

Must be available during or after school hours, early release days and various school holidays.

Monday - Friday 6:15am - 8:15am and or 2:15pm - 6:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Florida's First Coasts' Youth Development is hiring energetic, outgoing people to work in our before and after school programs. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a before and after school program. Candidates must enjoy working with children ages 5-12 and be able to work in multiple settings such as school cafeterias and playgrounds. Provides a quality experience to children focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Implements developmentally appropriate activities to foster individual growth and development of children.

Essential Functions:

Program sites in various locations throughout Clay County. Work close to home by choosing one of the following locations:

Orange Park

Middleburg

Keystone Heights

Green Cove Springs

Fleming Island

• Actively participates with all children in providing a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual needs of both the individual child and the group.
• Models appropriate interactions with the children individually and in groups and encourages their involvement in activities.
• Models appropriate positive guidance techniques that include: redirection, positive reinforcement of children's efforts, anticipation and elimination of potential problems.
• Encourages identification and verbalization of feelings..
• Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child, offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each level of development.
• Participates in planning with other staff to include lessons/activities within the framework of the assigned curriculum.
• Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
• Participates in the maintenance of the facility to ensure it is clean at all times. Including but not limited to: wiping off fingerprints, picking up trash, cleaning up spills, cleaning furniture, toys and supplies, sweeping up after meals, or art activities, wiping off tables, keeping bathrooms clean, stacking chairs, EACH DAY, etc
Demonstrates compliance with YMCA Child Abuse Prevention and Abuse Risk Management policies.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications: