Middle School After School Leader

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; greeting and becoming familiar with youth by name.
• Communicating on a daily basis with Site Coordinator regarding programming and expectations.
• Assisting with the recruitment, planning, supervision and management of students and daily activities.
• Interacting, supervising and leading program participants in accordance with YMCA guidelines at all times in all areas of the building and activities.
• Supervising youth while riding the bus during transport; enforcing bus rules.
• Beginning and ending program on time; remaining after program to answer participant or parent questions as needed.
• Conveying information on outreach programs and schedules and as appropriate.
• Administering student and parent surveys.
• Completing daily cleaning duties and additional as deemed necessary.
• Setting up and cleaning-up program area. Reporting any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor in writing.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of participants; reporting disciplinary problems to the Site Coordinator.
• Following and enforcing all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including illness, emergency, and safety procedures.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures.
• Reporting all incidents/accidents on the appropriate form providing to supervisor within 24 hours pf event.
• Submitting completed records on time (i.e. daily attendance, surveys).
• Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Maintaining prompt hours and following established procedures for absences.
• Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising.
• All other duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULT: Compliance with Middle School After School Program Leader responsibilities will ensure a safe, supervised, quality program driven by needs and input of participants. Growth in program participation is expected.

• Minimum age of 18
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Relevant work experience working with youth

• Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand, walk and perform light to moderate physical activity for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
• Must have ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages, especially youth
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
• Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch