Afterschool Program

Department:
Youth & Teen

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in the after school program . Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall after school program experience.

Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates FRIENDSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT, and BELONGING as part of the overall after school experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises a group of children.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING:To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

CAUS E-OUR MISSION IN ACTION:Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

OUR BEHAVIOR STANDARDS:We value
Servant Leadership, Team Work, and Growth Mindsets
.

We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing
we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

We demonstrate character with
caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
.

Advancing our Mission & Cause:
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Building Relationships:
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Leading Operations:
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
Innovation
:
Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing & Inspiring People:
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

EDUCATION,

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Qualified adult, 18 years or older,High School Graduate or GED (college degree and certified teacher preferred)
• Must have previous experience…