What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Internship, Edward L Gaylord "Downtown" YMCA position at YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City?
Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- The Intern will acquire knowledge of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and how its early childhood and youth development programs and operations create a developmentally rich environment that result in positive youth outcomes.
- The Intern will assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in group activities with early childhood up to school age children at a designated childcare site.
- Their duties include administering creative and educational activities, preparing, and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications, renewed annually. YMCA provided if needed.
- Must complete Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
- Develop positive, meaningful and sustainable relationships with program participants, members, donors, and volunteers.
- Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children under program supervision.
- Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
- Effectively plans and leads programs, services, and activities for program participants.
- Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
- Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
- Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
- Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities always.)
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Coursework in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field.
- Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED.
- Job consists of working with early childhood up to school age children and requires participation in activities with all age groups.
- Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, maintain a BLS/CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.
