ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a group of children.

2. Safely transports youth and co-workers for after school pick ups.

3. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.

4. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

5. Attend staff meetings and trainings.

6. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

7. Maintain positive relations with participants, parents and other staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Insure the program attains the highest standards as established by the Santa Monica Family YMCA.

2. Insure the safety of all your children at all times. Children must be buckled at all times in the van. Children must be within eyesight of their counselor at all times. Children are never to be left alone or unattended. All children must be accounted for at all times. 

3. Carry a roster with you at all times. Take daily attendance of participants.

4. Vehicle must be inspected daily. Insure the van has gas and the vehicle maintenance and mileage logs are filled out correctly before leaving and on return. Communicate any problems immediately with Program Director and Transportation Coordinator immediately.

5. Insure the safety of all your children at all times. Children must be buckled and facing forward at all times when the van is in motion. Driver must carry a roster and Emergency Book containing medical releases and emergency contact of all children in the van.

6. After the last run, check the van to insure no children are left in the van and there are no items or trash left behind. Check all doors and windows to make sure they are locked and secure.

7. Insure children are signed in properly and signed out before released. Children may leave only with their legal guardians or those designated by their legal guardians. Check ID’s of people picking up children to assure they are on the pick up list.

8. Make sure all surrounding areas and activities are safe. Inspect all areas and play environments for unsafe conditions or broken equipment. Report all unsafe conditions to the Program Director.

9. Review rules of each play area daily with your kids. Follow all rules yourself, be a good role model, and display the four core character values of Caring, Respect, Responsibility, & Honesty at all times.

10. Be to work on time with a positive attitude and ready to work.

11. Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings.

12. Respect and abide by all the policies and procedures established by the Santa Monica Family YMCA. Read your Employee Manual.

13. Follow YMCA and Youth Department dress code: Wear appropriate clothing; including YMCA shirt & closed-toed shoes. All pants must be worn no shorter than the four-inch inseam and all attire and appearance must be neat and clean. No hoop or earrings that hang down. Hats and sunglasses are only to be worn outside.

14. Adhere to all policies and procedures while on field trips and in the facility.