After School Leader - South Valley

POSITION SUMMARY:

SALARY RANGE: $24.00-$25.00/Hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
• Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth
• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
• Positively ID individuals picking-up before releasing children.
• Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
• Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
• Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.
• Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults.
• Complete required abuse prevention training.
• Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
• Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands of the position include:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer prior experience working with youth and/or teens.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
• Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.
• Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last calendar year (then valid for up to 4 years).
• Bilingual preferred.
• After School Counselor: Must be 18 years of age.
• After School Counselor: 48 semester college units required or successful completion of alternative placement planned identified by the district the individual is assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Collaboration:Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence:Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's 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.
• Program/Project Management:Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.