What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Youth Leader position at Lafayette Family YMCA?
OUT OF SCHOOL TIME-Youth Leader
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Leader will be mentored by Site Support Staff and is responsible for implementing program curriculum and performing other tasks as needed. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and fostering relationships among youth and within families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist in implementing curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Nurture children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
3. Assist in supervising the children, classroom, and all activities, including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follow all procedures and standards.
4. Assist in making ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Cultivate positive relationships, conduct parent conferences, and maintain effective communication with parents. Engage parents as volunteers and connect them to the YMCA.
6. Assist in maintaining the program site and equipment.
7. Assist in maintaining required program records.
8. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
9. Assume lead role in the absence of the lead staff.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if the state sets requirements. The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards if the state has
no requirements).
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability?
Experience:
- Customer service: 2 years (Required)
- Childcare: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
