Y-Care Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students in afterschool program.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain and scan all reports.

2. Keep accurate records of attendance

3. Assure there are adequate materials, snacks, and supplies at site

4. Supervise all site staff and children

5. Facilitate planned curriculum and follow program schedule

6. Communicate daily with Recreation and Enrichment Coordinator 

7. Assume total responsibility of site & program in absence of the Recreation and Enrichment Coordinator 

8. Pleasantly interact with parents, PTS trans staff, and children

9. Maintain site First Aid Kit

10. Any other duties or tasks as requested by SACC Coordinator

11. Maintain child to staff ratio mandated by the state

12. Scheduled hours 6a to 745a and 215p to 630p

 

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 fund-raising.

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 and how they impact relationships. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 18 years of age 

2. Previous professional experience as child caregiver required

3. Previous professional supervisory experience required

4. High school diploma or higher

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. iLead Training (Child Abuse, Health & Safety Orientations: Modules 1-4)

2. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company Trainings including Bloodborne Pathogens

3. Praesidium Trainings

4. CPR / AED / 1st AID Annually

5. TB Test Annually

6. Adult Health Physical Exam (not more than 3 months before date of hire)

7. Drug Screen

8. Federal Fingerprint and OESCL Background Check

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to instruct and observe participants in all programs.

• Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a child if necessary.

• Ability to plan, instruct and participate in activities with participants.