Afterschool Program Staff

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Under the direction of the SACC Director, the**After School Program

Staff**provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus

on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions,
  
  

Responsibilities And Qualifications Associated With The Position,

however, representative of the essential job functions and typical

criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.*

Responsibilities

• Prioritize the needs and safety of children above all
• Arrive at work and be at designated station by assigned time
• Counselors are expected to plan, supervise, and take an active part
  
  

in all activities

• Take daily written attendance of assigned group. Parents must sign
  
  

their child in (only full days) and out

• Take roll, by name, for your group every time location is changed in
  
  

or outside of the YMCA

• Carry childrens files in group bag at all times
• Assist Lead Counselor with the upcoming weekly activity plans for
  
  

your groups

• Follow all Ys Kids schedules. Changes must be approved by the School
  
  

Age Coordinator

• Responsible for putting their groups whereabouts on the dry erase
  
  

board in the lobby area

• Keep written records of personal notes and schedules pertaining to
  
  

all participants. Attach notes concerning medication or

authorization to pick up to the childs packet

• All counselors are expected to be able to administer correct
  
  

medications to children in their assigned group as needed. Record

all medication given and the times on the proper form of each

participants packet

• Administer first aid in a timely manner as needed and fill out all
  
  

proper documentation

• Discipline participants when appropriate and fill out all proper
  
  

documentation

• Complete general housekeeping duties related to activities. Pay
  
  

special attention to ensure the restrooms are clean and clutter free

after a group uses them

• Assist with the preparation, serving, and clean up of all snacks
• Communicate with other counselors, coordinators, and other YMCA
  
  

staff frequently and appropriately

• Check for safety of materials, equipment, and facilities daily
• Each counselor will ensure that all children follow all of the
  
  

general YMCA rules, as well as the Ys Kids rules

• Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants,
  
  

maintaining a clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional

conduct at all times

• Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner
• All other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate, and Meet one of
  
  

The Following

• 60 college credit hours, or
• 12 months of related experience, or
• 30 college credit hours plus 6 months of related experience, or
• A Bachelors degree with experience (for larger programs)
• Have a working knowledge of elementary school aged children, their
  
  

developmental stages, and must assist in planning activities

according to the capabilities and interest

• Ability to work in a team setting, values education, and have a
  
  

working knowledge of leisure time activities in the areas of

recreational youth sports, arts, and crafts

• Able to relate to children and parents and must stay within the YMCA
  
  

safety guidelines and regulations

• Certifications: CPR/FA, within 30 days of hire