LEARN, GROW AND THRIVE WITH A CAREER AT THE Y
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assist and facilitate engaging and educational lessons for children ages 5-12, help with homework and parent communication. The candidate must have excellent relationship building abilities and be able to thrive in active environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children ages 5-12 years old preferred.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills required.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old.
• Must be able to relate well to parents and children.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Must have a caring and nurturing demeanor.
• Must be able to supervise up to 15 children at any given time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
• Staff members will actively participate in current and new Y initiatives.
• By personal example, help to instill the core Y values (honesty, responsibility, caring and respect) in the children, staff and parents involved in the program.
•  Must be a positive role model.
• Promote positively by being a team player, fair competitor and role model.
• Follow handbook policies and procedures to ensure safety of the children.
• Report any suspected abuse to Preschool, Youth and Teen Director immediately.
• Actively participate in games and activities to keep children engaged and in high spirits.
• Provide homework help daily.
• Follow a set daily schedule.
• Promote leadership through games and speech within the Y Academy Program.
• Follow Y Academy protocol for correcting unwanted behavior.
• Be an active participant in Strong Kids Campaign drives.
• Communicate with parents daily about kids involved in the Y Academy program.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Y Academy site director, and/or School Age Child Care Director.
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities through educational resources and other resources to promote professional growth.
• Design and Implement weekly “club” activities throughout the course of the Y Academy year that will enhance the overall experience of our members.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Play times will often be held outside (including winter months)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.

SCHEDULE/HOURS OF OPERATION:

•  “Y Academy” – Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm
  • Must be able to work Y Academy hours

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Child Abuse Prevention
• First Aid/CPR Certified (child)
• Physical/health exam dated within two years of last day of school
• Receipt of fingerprint by any law enforcement agency.