Program Assistant-Cultural Arts

Wayne YMCA, 1 PIKE DR, WAYNE, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1236

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

Sign on bonus may apply

Under the direction of the Cultural Arts Director/Production Manager, the Program Assistant works on various YMCA stage productions to ensure the safety and security of the cast members and to assist the director and/or production manager in their duties. The individual provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the curriculum within the established YMCA guidelines.
• Assists with supervision of children, studios, and all activities.
• Engages with each student and assists with maintenance of effective control of class.
• Ensures that all cast members are picked up from the rehearsal space by an authorized adult or ensures that cast members are authorized to leave the rehearsal space on their own.
• Assists in costume preparation, measuring, cutting, gluing.
• Assists the music director by running music on CD for rehearsals.
• Assists where needed and/or in the technical booth during tech rehearsals and performances.
• Reports back to the production manager or stage manager in a timely manner regarding any issues.
• Attends and participates in open houses, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Assists in instruction of a group in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Assists with instruction that is designed for the appropriate age group. Ensures participants understand instruction.
• Maintains records as required (i.e., attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Utilizes equipment appropriately with activities and incorporates skill development. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Cleans up area after each session. Reports damaged equipment.
• Upholds, models, teaches, and puts the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all activities - everyday:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Creates a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 fundraising.

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…