Job Type

Part-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Elevate Youth Program Support Staff follow the planned curriculum as well as the direction of the Elevate Youth Program Coordinator Director. This position will supervise groups of youth ages 16-19 to ensure all individual needs are met with dignity and respect, as well as their safety by following YMCA policies and procedures. The Elevate Youth Program Support Staff will model, practice, and carry out the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
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.
Requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 18 required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred experienced in tutoring or mentoring high school students.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must have a basic understanding of youth development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with Elevate Youth Program Coordinator to ensure youth are engaged and accounted for during events and activities, paying special attention to transition times and at the beginning and end of program.
• Facilitate academic support through individual or group tutoring.
• Record data and daily/weekly summaries of program events and activities.
• Participate in community outings, such as college tours, employer tours, school/employer visits, etc., to assist in providing support to the youth and Elevate Youth Program Coordinator.

CURRICULUM PLANNING:

• Teach youth self-advocacy skills and provide opportunities for independence.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Care properly for program equipment and check daily for safety.
• Ensure equipment and materials are organized, stored safely, and easily accessible to children and staff.
• Monitor indoor and outdoor space daily for health and safety concerns.
• Report any health and safety concerns immediately to the Manager on Duty in the building.
• Ensure youth are in line-of-sight or sound of a staff to ensure proximity control. Anticipate where you need to be and what you need to do to prevent problem situations.
• Follow all YMCA Safety Protocols.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT:

• Establish supportive relationships with youth and implement developmentally appropriate techniques of behavior and group management.
• Use positive verbal and non-verbal communication with youth to build trusting and stable relationships.
• Set and consistently communicate limits for acceptable behavior with logical, relevant, and immediate consequences.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 disability to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, reach, and move around the work environment.
• Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Ability to work in an environment that is usually moderate to loud.
• Ability to travel and work in multiple locations.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.

This job description may not be all inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.
All candidates must have reliable transportation. Job offers are contingent upon completion of a rigorous criminal history background check.
Salary Description

17.10 / per hour