Program Leader - After School

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of their supervisor, provides leadership to groups of children and assists in the overall management and supervision of the program at the assigned site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serves as an active member of the YMCA staff team, which includes being available to participate in school break camps while school is in session.

· Provides direct leadership to groups of children at the site, working to provide a safe, caring, stimulating environment for the children and co-workers.

· Under the direction of their supervisor, implements and participates in developmentally appropriate curriculum for groups of children.

· Delivers the curriculum to the children by providing a positive example to follow as well as specific instructions and feedback.

· Reports any concerns to their supervisor as soon as possible.

· Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on behavioral and health concerns for each child before and throughout their participation in the program. Communicates concerns as soon as possible to their supervisor.

· Develops positive relationships with parents of participants through consistent, professional communication.

· Supports the Site Supervisor in implementation of Central Coast YMCA policies and procedures.

· Follows California State Licensing program policies and procedures. (Applies to Licensed Site Only)

· Assists their supervisor with developing, promoting, and conducting events and activities to involve the families of program participants.

· Transfers to alternative sites as needed.

Performs any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High school diploma or GED or completion of high school equivalency.

· Completed 6 semester units and is currently taking 6 qualifying units or the equivalent quarter units in child development, child and family development, or elementary education at hire. Recommended an additional three semester units or the equivalent quarter units in administration or staff relations. (Applies to Licensed Site Only)

· Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate, and participate in engaging activities with children 5-14 years old.

· One or more years of experience in related recreation, leisure services, or related field with emphasis on programs for youth, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities.Company Description

Today, the Central Coast YMCA employs 27 full-time employees, about 225 part-time employees, and 120 volunteers who impact approximately 40,000 people within Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

As a YMCA member, YOU are part of a worldwide movement, which is in over 120 countries dedicated to making this world a better place—one person at a time. YMCAs are at the heart of community life in over 2,800 neighborhoods and towns across our great nation. Collectively, YMCAs are the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America. The YMCA's strength is in the people they bring together. Y's are for people of all faiths, races, abilities, ages, and incomes.

Part-time