Before/After School Program Lead Staff (2024-2025 School Year)

JOB SUMMARY

Unleash potential and joy in each child by helping them build memories, skills, values and lasting friendships and a safe environment. You will care for and guide children ages 5-12 while engaging them in a safe, fun and educational recreational experience. Lead and support youth development through creative program planning and role modeling of the Y's character development values while building strong relationships with the entire family.

• Before School Program runs 6:45-9am

• After School Program runs 2:30-6pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish positive rapport with children, parents, program staff, school or site administrators and their staff (principals, teachers, secretaries, church administrators, custodians, etc.).

• Cooperate and coordinate with site staff in the planning, supervision, and implementation of all program activities by leading frequent site meetings.

• Interact and participate in all activities with the children, be it indoor, outdoor, field trips, sports, crafts, studying, free time, etc.

• Role model leadership, character values and relationship-building skills in all interactions with children and their families.

• Maintain a professional appearance and be prepared to make all parents, families, and children feel comfortable with all questions answered. Provide a warm, caring atmosphere for children ensuring all of them are treated equally with dignity and respect.

• Keep parents informed in advance of upcoming program events.

• Support SACC staff and provide leadership, ensuring program objectives are carried out consistently.

• Maintain all equipment, supplies, snack inventories, appearance, and cleanliness of the program space in accordance with the school/site Formal Agreement.

• Ensure the safety and whereabouts of all children and that safe conditions exist at all times while serving as a first responder for any type of injury or emergency on site.

• Maintain all of the children's records/files and keep them in a designated "staff only" location along with medications, first aid supplies, etc.

• Ensure all licensing requirements are being met & accurately complete required forms (e.g. fire/safety checklist, medical log book, accident forms, sign in/out sheets, etc.).

• Implement and maintain the YMCA discipline program that inspires positive behavior and discourages conduct that is not aligned with the Y's character development values.

• Attend all staff meetings/in-services and required training sessions per licensing.

• Encourage respect for personal property, YMCA equipment and facilities.

• Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.

• Attend required abuse risk management training.

• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms), etc.

• Ensure children are properly signed in and out, ensure only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.

SKILLS AND TRAINING

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

• Must have documented at least 320 hours of experience working with school-age children in a licensed child care or other approved early childhood setting.

• Prior to assuming the position must have a combination of non-credit, department-approved and credit-based courses. At least one course must be broad-based.

• Must be mature, have good communication skills, enjoy working with children and planning a variety of activities, and be able to relate well to children, adults and school/site staff.

• Ability to lead other staff in delivering high-quality School-Age Childcare program.

• Certification in CPR and First Aid are required within the first 60 days of employment. Training is provided.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A health examination must take place 1 year prior to or within 30 days after beginning work and shall indicate the following:

• Person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis

• Person is physically able to work with young children

• The ability to lift 10 pounds: move furniture and equipment, chairs and tables; engage in active children's games, spots and other activities is required.

• As First Responder, they ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, move quickly, and/or lift at least 30 pounds with or without assistance is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y's cause by developing inclusive relationships and collaboration. Create sustainable relationships within the Y. Assist members in becoming more connected to the Y and build small communities.

• Communication and 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, as well as cultural competence within the community.

• Program Management: Ensures program goals are met and intended impact occurs.

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others, both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

• Emotional Maturity: How we understand and conduct ourselves impacts our relationships. Demonstrate ability to understand and emotions effectively in all situations.

• Advancing Our Mission: As a cause driven leader you will support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Y's values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

• Safety: Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures for the association. You will serve as First Responder, responding in a crisis situation. This will require First Aid and CPR Certifications.

This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.