EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18 )
• Approval by State of Iowa Licensing requirements including pre-employment physical
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, bend/stoop, climb/use stairs and reach/push/pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate with a Y-voice, demonstrating determination, genuine concern, a welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit
• Ability to demonstrate a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Ability to build rapport, creating relationships and motivating students, in a distance learning environment
• Ability to work effectively with people of different background, abilities, opinions and perceptions
• Ability to listen first, seeking to understand the other person’s point of view and remain calm in challenging situations
• Ability to think outside the box and thrive on change and challenges
• Ability to be unconditionally committed to the success of students
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative to assist in others
• Ability to make sound judgments and transfer learning from one situation to another
• Ability to work comfortably in a student-centered setting and utilize effective techniques for this environment
• Ability to work various hours to meet the needs of the student
• Ability to demonstrate professional conduct at all times
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage time
• Ability to serve as a healthy lifestyle role model for students and staff
• Exceptional communications skills, including oral, written and presentation skills
• Attend trainings and/or courses as required by the YMCA

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This position usually works in a classroom environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a standard work week, but additionally may work evening, weekend, and additional hours to accommodate activities such representing the organization at events.

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