Summer Youth Development Leader

VALDOSTA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Part Time Counselor Reports to: Child Care Director and Site Leader

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in our summer program. Provides quality experience to children and parent focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises a group of children in your care at all times. 2. Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values. 3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. 4. Attends staff meetings and trainings. 5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. 6. Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. 7. Serve any and all meals/snacks. 8. Assist in restroom duties. 9. Interact with children.

YMCA COMPETENCIES

(Leader):

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

The Y:

We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma 2. At least 18 years of age 3. Experience working with children 4. CPR and First Aid Certification 5. Satisfactory result on fingerprinting 6. Pass a Drug Screening 7. Annually complete 18 hours of bright from the start approved training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(include but not limited to) Be familiar with and adhere to YMCA policies and procedures. Be involved in all activities with the children enrolled in the program. Play games and assist in activities that are stated in the lesson plans. Take an active part in leading the children in all activities presented by the Site Leader or Director. No idling, wandering off, huddling together or sitting while supervising children. Cell phones and other personal items are not allowed. Supervise the playground, outside play areas and bathrooms during free and guided play. At no time shall any staff member leave children unattended.

Dress Code:

YMCA Staff Shirt Name Tag Closed Toe Shoes Shorts that are finger tip length or long pants (no holes) No visible piercing except females may have one earring in each ear. (no hoops, dangling earring or gauges; studs only) No visible Tattoos. Staff are to report daily to the Child Care Director or Site Leader upon entering the program to receive instructions for the day. If the Site Leader is absent then the Assistant Site Leader shall be in charge. Serving all meals is required, at serving time, fill out Kidcare and after each meal clean up.

Follow bathroom procedures:

Male counselor must take boys to restroom and all girls must be taken by Female counselors. Know how many kids you are taking to the restroom. Fill out any restroom sheets. Check restroom first before allowing children to enter. Send only one child at a time. Make sure the child washes his/her hands for at least 30 seconds. Staff is expected to work scheduled times which may include holidays and weekends. Closing staff members are the clean their classrooms at closing time and initial the check off on the end of day clean-up report. Staff agree not to babysit any children that are enrolled in the YMCA PrimeTime Program during off hours per YMCA policy. Staff understand that if they accept this position, the first 90 days will be a trial period and you may be terminated within this time without reason or explanation.

Job Type:

Part-time Work Location:

In person