Moms Day Out Instructor - Newton YMCA

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Assistant Mom’s Day Out Instructor will assist in providing an educational, healthy, safe and fun-filled experience to all individuals enrolled in Mom’s Day Out.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum age of 16
• Relevant experience working with children

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity
• Must possess and demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially children
• Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
• Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages, especially youth
• Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision
• Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
• Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
• Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times

Job Requirements:

• Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
• Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
• Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment
• Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary
• Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
• Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including weekends and evenings

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; greeting and becoming familiar with parents and their children by name.
• Assisting and leading program participants in accordance with YMCA guidelines; preparing and executing lesson plans accordingly.
• Beginning and ending program on time; remaining after program to answer participant or parent questions as needed.
• Assisting with conveying information on youth & family programs and schedules and as appropriate; referring students and parents to other programs.
• Gathering feedback from members and sharing with supervisor to improve service.
• Completing daily cleaning duties and additional as deemed necessary.
• Setting-up and cleaning-up program area; reporting any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor verbally and in writing.
• Being responsible for the safety and well-being of participants by following and enforcing all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Being knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures.
• Reporting all incidents/accidents on the appropriate form as required and provide to supervisor within 24 hours of event.
• Submitting completed records on time (i.e. attendance, progress reports).
• Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Maintaining prompt hours and follow established procedures for absences.
• Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.

15. Actively participates in the protection of participants. Understands that if any suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and/or policy violations on the part of employees, volunteers, members or participants are observed or reported, it is their personal responsibility to immediately report them to their direct supervisor.

• All other duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULT: Ensuring a positive, safe and healthy environment for all participants.

I have read the above job description and fully understand the responsibilities I am expected to perform and I can carry out the duties as described above.