VR Assistant - YMCA

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Program Director, this position will assist Middle School After School students with VR hardware and software to provide an engaging, immersive environment.

• Minimum age of 16
• 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 20 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

• Assisting students in navigating through the VR simulations.
• Ensuring VR headsets stay connected to the local Wifi network.
• Troubleshooting issues with simulations when they occur.
• Assisting Program Director set-up and tear-down the VR equipment.
• Submitting completed records on time (i.e. daily attendance and surveys).
• Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Maintaining consistent schedule and following established procedures for absences.
• Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising.
• Child Abuse Prevention — Responsible for adhering to boundary policies, attends required training, follows procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reports suspicious behaviors and policy violations, and complies with mandated reporting.
• All other duties as assigned.

Compliance with Middle School After School program responsibilities will ensure a safe, supervised, quality program driven by needs and input of participants.