Youth Program Site Assistant - Elmwood Elementary

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Description

• Formerly "Before & After School Site Assistant"

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

TYPICAL SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday | 6:30-8a and 2:30-6p

• Formerly "Before & After School Site Assistant"

It is the Y's Youth Program Site Assistant general function to provide leadership at the program sites, as well as ensure an environment that enhances and promotes interpersonal relationships, confidence, self- esteem, values, mutual respect and understanding of various ethnic cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. The employee understands that character development is the chief mission of the YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to this goal in all YMCA operations.

Requirements

• It is the responsibility of the Y-School Age Before and After School Site Assistant to perform all the duties always remembering that he/she is a representative of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and its values.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in creating a sufficient variety of experiences that will allow participants to exercise their own creativity and imagination.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in creating activities that are fun as well as therapeutic, educational, and which upgrade participants skill and ability levels.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in carrying out lesson plans their entirety.
• Must attend all staff meetings.
• Must keep a friendly attitude toward children and fellow staff.
• Maintain control of group at all times.
• To know and enforce all program rules and regulations, and to share these with your group on a daily basis.
• Must leave facilities cleaner than they were when you arrived.
• Teach and show respect for all equipment and return it to its proper location.
• Carry out assignments deemed necessary for the overall quality of the Before and After School and School’s Out Programs.
• Assist in the implementation of all program activities.
• To report to the Y School Age Site Coordinator any serious problems that develops with a child.
• To report in written form all accidents, injuries and discipline procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work School’s out days as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Obtain and maintain current CPR for child and infant and First Aid Certificate.
• All other duties as assigned to make programs run smoothly or to assist the YMCA in other programs/projects.

Ymca Leadership Competencies

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.

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 Requirements

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