POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y Academy staff at Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that childcare programs meet community needs including supervising children, implementing existing program activities and meeting its intended goals. This is not babysitting! The position involves actively engaging with children, teaching, creating and openly communicating. All required training is provided.

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. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Responsible for programming and management of PT staff at assigned location: leadership with support and strategic planning; curriculum implementation, quality control and safety standards.
2. Provide exceptional customer service to program participants and their guardians/families. 
3. Plan and implement sound youthprogramming in a safe, enjoyable environment which ensures social, spiritual, and mental development.
4. Oversee program participants and staff in various settings and on a wide variety of weekly activities.
5. Provide and adhere to safety guidelines as established by the Association.
6. Maintain daily, weekly & monthly paperwork & meet submission deadlines 
7. Ensure effective written & verbal communication between staff, participants and guardians.
8. Serves as a role model of outstanding leadership. 
9. Model relationship-building skills 
10. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with school district served.
11. Completes required initial & annual trainings, and maintains MOPD (Missouri Professional Development) account.
12. Participate in special events & School Days Out as determined in staff handbook & calendar
13. Always follows YMCA policies and guidelines.

1. Must attend required staff trainings and meetings throughout the year.

1. Wear staff uniform & name badge 

1. Must learn and adhere to all State Licensing Requirements.

1. Completion of New Hire Orientation form.

1. Comply with all Food Program requirements & understand Federal Funding connection.
2. Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by directors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 
2. Minimum of 2 years working in childcare, education or similar program preferred.
3. Must be available throughout the School Year, M-F during program hours.
4. The incumbent must align with and will consistently exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.
5. CPR & First Aid Certification required within first 30 days (training can be provided).
6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
7. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
8. Complete and pass both FCSR (Family Care Safety Registry) & fingerprint background screening
9. Documentation of state required medical exam and TB Risk Assessment within 30 days. 
10. Reliable transportation required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Physical mobility: walking, climbing, stairs, standing, kneeling, bending, leaning, stooping, and sitting for extended periods
2. Ability to use phone, tablet, other equipment 
3. Ability to hear, listen, speak
4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust, and distinguish colors
6. Visual and auditory response to critical situations and ability to act swiftly in an emergency
7. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be louder at times

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.