What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kids Club Program Leader (Morning shift) - Sequoia position at YMCA of Silicon Valley?
As a Program Leader, you have an opportunity to be a role model for children and to help to create a safe, fun environment for children to grow. You will work as a team member, supervising and interacting with children in a drop-in setting, as well as creating an environment that is safe and activity enriching. The Program Leader will also perform other duties and responsibilities assigned at will as seen fit by the Director.
- Works with their supervisor to develop and implement age appropriate developmental curriculum.
- Implement age-appropriate enrichment activities according to the weekly plan.
- Model appropriate and constructive discipline.
- Maintain a predetermined personal work schedule covering direct shift hours while the program is open.
- Maintain a clean, fun and engaging environment inside the program while on duty.
- Enforce safety and risk management standards outlined in YMCA training.
- Keep an empowered sense of ownership to maintain quality and good condition of items and equipment in the program.
- Exercise a flexibly responsible mentality when working within the program as not all situations will fit training scenarios.
- Keep track of children using the program tracking system information sheet.
- Keep open communication with parents and families as often as to possible give updates of children using the program.
- Actively participate in and practice branch emergency drills as pertaining to the YMCA.
- Has awareness and implements YMCA strategic and branch goals surrounding Youth Development, Healthy Living, Member Experience, and Social Responsibility.
- Be actively engaged with the children in the program.
- Uphold and enforce all branch and YMCA of Silicon Valley policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 35 pounds.
Qualifications:
- This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and its core values of: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in adults and youth. Additionally, the YMCA values diversity, youth, and a broad vision of health and wellness which is contingent on relationship building.
- Minimum of one (1) year progressive experience in an organized child care setting.
- Early Childhood Education units are preferred.
- Certified in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid (or certified within 30 days of hire).
- Completion of YMCA trainings within 30 days of hire:
- Bilingual preferred.
- Morning shift - 8:30am-12:00pm, Monday - Friday
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Salary : $20 - $22