Enrichment Staff - Team Up Program

BECOME A CHANGEMAKER

We're looking for people who share our values and exhibit the attributes of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

Position Summary:

Coordinates developmentally appropriate activities, to foster individual growth and development of children in the JJ Sail grants program at the YMCA Of Florida's First Coast.

Essential Functions:

• Provides quality supervision to students in program.

• Provides academic tutoring to struggling students.

• Carries out planned enrichment activities, while being engaged with students.

• Assists during special events, snack service and dinner service.

• Maintains positive relationship with Site Director, Lead Teachers and students.

• Serves as a positive role model to students.

• Presents the YMCA mission and vision to staff, students, school community and parents.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

Monday

• Friday 3:00 - 6:00

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accept and demonstrates the Y's values.

Community: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Developing Others: Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.

• At least 18 years of age.

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. DCF 40 hours preferred, required within 90 days of hire.

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Some previous experience working with children.

• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate with youth.

• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility, resourcefulness and high energy.

Physical Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

Up to 15 to 20 hours a week / Monday

• Friday