After School Youth Development Leader- Ragsdale

Description

Hours : 2p- 6p Mon.- Fri.

Pay : $13 / hr.

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Development Leaders are responsible for supervising children while conducting educational, cultural and recreational activities for children from grades K-8. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for carrying out our promise to strengthen the foundations of community with focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility while upholding our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervising and interacting appropriately with all children in the program and their parents according to prescribed YMCA standards.
• Assisting students with school work and homework as required
• Planning program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values. Implementing and participating with the children in all activities including, but not limited to sports, games, crafts, etc.
• Completing all required documentation for the program.
• Attending staff meetings and trainings.
• Assisting with housekeeping tasks as necessary to maintain program safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship building skills in all interactions.
• Role models the character traits of empathy, personal development, emotion management, responsibility and relationship building for the children in the program.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.