What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Staff position at Hot Springs Family YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Must be 18 or older, staff provides direct supervision of children individually and in groups with the YMCA After School Program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Counselor will be responsible for the following:
- Ensure the safety and engagement of children in the assigned group as well as all children in the After School Program.
- Attend every shift as scheduled or arrange for a substitute at least 24 hours in advance, notifying the supervisor of the change in staff.
- Facilitate a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
- Serve as a positive role model, demonstrate professional behavior, and understand positive youth developmental approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
- Promote a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Maintains appropriate, ongoing communication with the supervisor.
- Provide activity plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging experiences. Plan group projects that compliment the program’s thematic or project-based agenda.
- Implement activities in a developmentally appropriate manner, meeting the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
- Provide careful, attentive supervision, and remain alert at all times.
- Maintain accurate program records as assigned and according to program requirements, such as accident reports and student behavior logs.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies and YMCA standards; ensures the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
- Complete 15 hours per year of DHS approved training through the Professional Development Registry.
- Complete CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Training in a timely manner.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12