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When you work at the Y, you have a true impact on the community. You can teach children to swim, help members reach their fitness goals, encourage young artists or musicians to further develop their talent, provide support to working families in need of childcare, change someone's life by simply making them feel welcome at the Y - the list of possibilities is endless! Working at the Y comes with personal benefits too. As an employee, you receive a

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Membership with the option to upgrade to a Staff Family Membership. You will also have the opportunity to take advantage of employee discounts on YMCA programs and services. Club Kid Before & After School Program Leader -

Middletown/Port Jervis School District Job Title:

Before/After School Program Leader Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour

Location:

YMCA The Center for Youth Programs Reports to: Program Coordinator/Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Staff members oversee the safety and supervision while assisting with the program planning for a group of children ages 5 to 12 in accordance with YMCA guidelines and state licensing requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Planning and implementation of specific group activities is the primary function of this position. Staff will undergo professional preparation to be a leader of young children.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with experience working with children, or a strong desire to start a career within childcare. Applicants should have a warm, friendly, assertive personality; be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others; be able to relate well to children; and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals.

Childcare Experience:

1 year (Preferred) First Aid Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Leader): Commitment to

YMCA Values:

Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.

Influence Savvy:

Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.

Relationship Building Skills:

Builds and relates well to others.

Communication Skills:

Listens for understanding and meaning speaks and writes effectively. Commitment to

Quality Results:

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

Innovation:

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better employee experience.

Thinking Skills:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Project Management Skills:

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.

Emotional Maturity:

Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Commitment to

Lifelong Learning:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Capacity for

Change:

Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without correction). Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Click Here to Apply For more information, contact

Aimee Saez:

asaez@middletownymca.org