Description:

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make. Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities. 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour Morning and Afternoon shifts are available, but both are not required to be hired for this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated childcare site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish a positive relationship with the program participants. Implement weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children. Lead games and activities provided through program curriculum. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Know where all group members are at all times. Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day. Actively engage children and participants in activities. Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants. Perform daily count of meals and snacks served. Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator and/or program director. Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting to help plan activities, and attend required in-person and online trainings. Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.) Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed) Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy. Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually. Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED. Jr. Program staff may be 16-17 yrs of age. Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children. Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours. Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.