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School Age Care Lead Program Staff

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Eagan, MN, USA
Full-time

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has full-time positions in our School-Age Care program!

The School-Age Child Care Lead Program Staff is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and evaluating group experiences. This position will operate at a specific school-age site. The incumbent will provide quality recreational experiences for children that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

This position reports directly to the Site Director. The incumbent interacts with participants, parents, staff, school employees, and community. The incumbent has regular contact with children and parents. This position involves interaction with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Assist the Site Director with the planning, supervising, and implementation of the program and program activities.
  • Assist in the promotion of the program including calendars, newsletters, and other forms of communication with parents and the community.
  • Provide work direction to program staff while on duty assisting the Site Director with supervision and training.
  • Continuously evaluate the program and recommend needed changes to the Site Director.
  • Ensure that the site is kept clean and organized.
  • Perform administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, and emergency forms.
  • Maintain CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.
Educational Background: 
Degree in education, recreation, or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be able to actively participate in youth games/activities which include getting in the water during swimming.
  • Ability to travel locally to YMCA branches and other program sites.
  • Perform all physical aspects of the position, including moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
  • Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in hazardous/dangerous situations.
  • Must be able to remain alert in warm to hot environment for prolonged period which may include indoor pool, outdoor activities, bus rides, etc…
  • May provide children with assistance in dealing with issues such as personal hygiene, medical needs, toiletry, lifting, writing, feeding, and getting in or out of transportation.
  • May be exposed to verbal outbursts, physical actions or bodily fluids as part of the child care environment.

Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Association success.

Required:

  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience working with school-aged children or 6 months experience as SAC Program Staff.
  • Certifications required within 30 days of hire: Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR; First Aid; and AED
  • Knowledge in areas such as child development, child guidance, human relations, communication, or recreational programs.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with school-age children in a recreational setting.
  • Demonstrated skills in communication, organization, creative problem solving, and human relations.
  • Willingness to work with diverse populations.

Preferred:

  • 6 months supervisory/ management experience.
  • Knowledge in planning, organizing, communicating and implementing school-age recreation programs.
  • Knowledge of CACFP Program requirements

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 31 2019
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit