Description:
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.
Our school year starting rate is $11.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.
- 16 and 17-year-old jr. counselors start at $10.00 per hour
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated childcare site.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Establish a positive relationship with the program participants.
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Plan weekly activities for a group of 10-15 children.
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Ensure the safety and well being of all children.
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Know where all group members are at all times.
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Lead games and activities.
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Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
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Actively engage children and participants in activities.
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Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
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Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
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Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
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Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting to help plan activities, and attend CATCH trainings.
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Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
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Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.)
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Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
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Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
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Must complete all required Redwoods trainings within 30 days of hire and renew annually.
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Must be 16 years of age, have high school diploma or GED.
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Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
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Position may require work outside the regularly scheduled program hours.
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Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.
