READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Positively influence the lives of others in a place where you can thrive and build a better future for yourself and your community.

Position Summary:

Provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

Implements curriculum within the established guidelines. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers. Maintains program site and equipment. Ensures the area is safe. Maintains required program records. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Uses Daxko Engage technology to build relationships with members and children. Encourages and sells programs. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention. Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests. Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

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.

Relationships:

Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication:

Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Quality Results:

Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Self-Development:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Functional Expertise:

Has the functional expertise and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:

Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law. Over 18 years of age is preferred. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities. The YMCA of Florida's First Coast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, DRUG FREE Workplace.