Job Description

If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone we’d like to work with us. Join us!

Monday -Friday 2:00pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday 1:00pm - 6:30pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Florida's First Coasts' Youth Development is hiring energetic, outgoing people to work in our teen programs. Provides direct supervision of a group of teens. Provides a quality experience focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Implements developmentally appropriate activities to foster individual growth and development of children.

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates with all children in providing a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual needs of both the individual child and the group.

• Models appropriate interactions with the children individually and in groups and encourages their involvement in activities.

• Models appropriate positive guidance techniques that include: redirection, positive reinforcement of children's efforts, anticipation and elimination of potential problems.

• Encourages identification and verbalization of feelings.

• Remains constantly aware of the growing needs of each child, offering new and enriching experiences as each child reaches each level of development.

• Participates in planning with other staff to include lessons/activities within the framework of the assigned curriculum.

• Maintains a good relationship with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.

• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.

• Ensures the health and safety of all members/guests.

• Inspect physical space to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.

NOTE: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Values: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.

Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Decision-Making: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Emotional Maturity: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Department of Children and Family 40 hours training preferred or complete within 30 days of hire date.

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Some previous experience working with children.

• Swim skills preferred.

• Physical Demands:

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.

• Must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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