What are the responsibilities and job description for the After School Clubs Leader (Enrichment Coach) position at YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking an After School Clubs Leader (Enrichment Coach) to join our team!
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As an After School Club Leader, you will ensure scholars receive meaningful and engaging instruction by implementing curriculum that support positive behavior-management and aligns with the school, district, and state requirements. If hired, you will also assist in coordinating activities and events for parents, scholars, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the goals of the program are achieved for each scholar.
- Assist in coordinating activities and events for parents, scholars, and staff, including field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects.
- Ensure that all curriculum and supplies are maintained throughout the program.
- Ensure scholars are receiving meaningful and engaging instruction.
- Implement and maintain a positive behavior-management system that is clear and aligns with the school, district, and state requirements.
- Ensure the ongoing health and safety of scholars at all times.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.
- Implement the provided curriculum.
Are you a good fit?
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have at least 1 year in child care and/or education (preferred).
- You have experience working in urban communities and managing an OST program or other community-based youth program (preferred).
- You have a positive attitude, patience and previous experience with diverse populations.
- You have the drive to improve the minds and lives of scholars within the community.
- You are willing and able to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, as well as, other online trainings as required.
- Employment is subject to state/national background and fingerprint checks and professional reference checks.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish speaking preferred.
Wage: $16.66 to $18.66 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:00PM-6:00PM with optional daytime hours 11:00AM -1:30PM
Location: Clover Park School District, Lakewood WA
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.
Qualifications:
Enrichment Coach Job Description
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Position Summary |
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The Enrichment Coach is responsible for building a strong summer program team that works well together, overseeing the educational quality of the program and implementing the program model to create the best learning environment for the scholars. Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. |
Key Responsibilities
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· Assist with site parent events, and assisting parents in filling in paperwork and follow-up phone calls. · Complete program training along with site staff in preparation for program launch. · Ensure that the goals of the program are achieved for each scholar. · Assist in coordinating activities and events for parents, scholars, and staff, including field trips, guest speakers, and community service projects. · Ensure that all curriculum and supplies are maintained throughout the program. · Ensure scholars are receiving meaningful and engaging instruction. · Implement and maintain a positive behavior-management system that is clear and aligns with the school, district, and state requirements. · Ensure the ongoing health and safety of scholars at all times. · Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements. · Implement the provided curriculum. · Serve as the connection between the program and the scholars' parents to ensure support for their child's growth. · Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including school administrators, other Y branches and parents. · Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission. · Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events. · Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff. · Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas. · Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE. · Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment. · Other duties as assigned. |
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
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· A commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. · Minimum age of 18. · One year or full time equivalent in child care/education. · Experience working in urban communities, an OST program, or other community-based youth program. · Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children. · Excellent written and oral communication skills and organization skills. · Strong technical skills, with ability to learn new programs quickly as needed. · Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations. · Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required. |
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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· Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. · Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. · Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. · Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors. |
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Salary : $17 - $19
