Job Information
YMCA Of The Twin Tiers Activity Leader in Bradford, Pennsylvania
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the YMCA 21st CCLC Site Supervisor/Coordinator, this position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assists the YMCA 21st CCLC Program Director and Executive Director of PA Child Care with activities/services based on the grant guidelines/regulations for site location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including being able to implement emergency procedures and use logical risk management.
Interact positively with the children daily, displaying the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all program activities.
Assists Site Supervisor/Coordinator and Educational Liaisons with program lesson plans for the assigned program activity ensuring that the program meets the highest quality standards as recommended by the grant guidelines and the YMCA.
Perform specific tasks related to the daily operation of the YMCA 21st CCLC Program such as administering group activities, arts and crafts preparation, meal service, positive discipline strategies and other tasks as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
Document each child's attendance, incidents, accident reports, CACFP meal counts etc., in compliance with state requirements.
Supervise and maintain the appearance of the site, ensuring a high quality of supplies, equipment and materials. Create an attractive, clean, organized, welcoming room for children. Light maintenance tasks such as sweeping, cleaning tables, and garbage removal are also expected.
Work as a team with other child care staff.
Attend staff meetings and in-service workshops to meet additional training requirements established by the YMCA and YMCA 21st CCLC Program.
Attend parent-child events and other events related to your program, as requested by the Site Supervisor/Coordinator.
Be professional, alert and eliminate unsafe practices and physical hazards.
Carry out additional assignments and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 16 years of age (with working papers) and must have substantial experience working with children under the age of 13 years. Ideal candidates look to develop self & others, understand the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff, and have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others. Prior to the start of employment, documentation of state clearances must be on-file.
BENEFITS:
- COMPLIMENTARY YMCA Membership
- Program/Child Care Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Retirement Plan Options
The YMCA is an equal opportunity employment company. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or arrest record. As an employer, we will try to reasonably accommodate employees with religious beliefs.