Special Skills Instructor-Aventura

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Special Skills Instructor is responsible for the overall operations and program management of the Specialty Curriculum including; participant and parent relationships, supervision of participants, creation of program activities and keeping track of supplies. In addition, the individual in this position is responsible for ensuring that the program adheres to the YMCA of South Florida's Risk Management policies and procedures.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• Develop and plan age-appropriate activities for the Specialty components to include but not limited to Mini Master Chef (Cooking), Arts and Crafts, Science, Yoga, Language Arts and Fitness Specialties, Program/Curriculum Development.
• Develop lesson plans for the Specialty programs/ trainings.
• Ensure compliance with requirements, including staffing appropriately and monitoring day-to-day operations, activities, curriculum planning, programming implementation, and ensure use of mandatory curricula.
• Ensure that staff plan/implement well-organized and well-varied activities
• Create a positive atmosphere, which boosts self-esteem and general self-concept of all participants.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with parents about the program and their child's participation.
• Partners with facility personnel to ensure cohesive relationships are maintained and facility is used properly.
• Monitors equipment and facilities for safety and security purposes.
• Work with the Program Director to ensure that all standards required and the YMCA is complied with fully. Maintain close communication with Program Director of all issues concerning the program.
• Uphold all YMCA policies and Risk Management / Safety procedures, which require reporting all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the Program Director/corporate office.
• Communicates all programmatic issues and information immediately to supervisor.
• Document behavior issues and/or incidents daily, as needed.
• Ensure that the proper staff to child ratios are maintained at all times and reports discrepancies to the Director, as needed.
• Demonstrate, model and gear program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.

Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of ro rams and activities. Ensures execution of (ans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches, Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functjonal and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Experience with Specialty Areas Assigned
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• A minimum of two (2) years' work experience with school-aged children
• Ability to relate to both children and adults; understand, practice and model YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Must be able to implement curriculums and provide instruction to participants at a basic level
• Must excel in both written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Job Profile:

• Relationship building capacity.
• Effective goal-setting
• Clear communication
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Prepared and pro-active
• Coachable

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work with outside whether conditions.

• The employee occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Works in an indoor/outdoor environment
• Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, work on slipper or uneven surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to drive for meetings, trainings, and other work-related duties.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment

 Physical Demands

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

• Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without
• Job duties require 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing.
• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting participants.
• Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from program participants.
• Incumbent may be required to work at any YMCA facility thereby they be responsible for own transportation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No express d or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.