Youth Program Site Assistant - Elmwood Elementary

Description

Formerly "Before & After School Site Assistant". The Y's Youth Program Site Assistant general function provides leadership at program sites and ensures an environment that enhances 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.

Monday‑Friday | 6:30‑8a and 2:30‑6p

• It is the responsibility of the Y‑School Age Before and After School Site Assistant to perform all duties while representing the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and its values.
• Assist the Site Coordinator in creating a sufficient variety of experiences that allow participants to exercise their creativity and imagination.
• Assist in creating activities that are fun, therapeutic, educational, and that upgrade participants’ skill and ability levels.
• Assist in carrying out lesson plans in their entirety.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Maintain a friendly attitude toward children and fellow staff.
• Maintain control of the group at all times.
• Know and enforce all program rules and regulations, and share these with the group daily.
• Leave facilities cleaner than when you arrived.
• Teach and show respect for all equipment and return it to its proper location.
• Carry out assignments necessary for the overall quality of the Before and After School and School’s Out Programs.
• Assist in the implementation of all program activities.
• Report to the Y School Age Site Coordinator any serious problems that develop with a child.
• 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.

Mission Advancement
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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
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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
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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
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Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates 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.

• The person holding this position must have a high school diploma or be in the process of acquiring one.
• Must bring to this position the ability to relate to all child participants, parents, and school‑age staff.

Must possess strong written and oral language skills. Must be adept at public speaking. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff, administration, children, parents, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write reports and records that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information…